Teaching Assistant

Job detailsJob roleTeaching assistantVisa sponsorshipVisas cannot be sponsoredWorking patternPart timeContract typePermanentFull-time equivalent salary£15,528.00 - £16,591.00 Annually (Actual)Meridian Trust Grade 4-5 (Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant) plus separate midday supervisor contractTeaching Assistant job summaryRequired as soon as possible - Level 1/2 Teaching AssistantThis is a term-time only role - up to 30 hours per week with additional Midday Supervisor contractMonday to Friday, core school hours are between 8.30am and 3.30pm Salary: £15,528 - £16,591 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grades 4-5 (Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant)Would you like a fulfilling job where you will be making a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Teaching Assistant team at Histon & Impington Park Primary School! You will be part of a very friendly team working to supporting a child's learning.This will be a varied role where you will need to be consistent and resourceful - a rewarding and vital role in supporting the learning and wellbeing of our children and you will see their progress every day! An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays and will also a separate contract of thirty minutes of midday supervision during the children's lunchbreak. The opportunity:A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning!A job that is fun and will make you smile!An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children's learning and the curriculumOutstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff - specialist training for all Teaching Assistants Valuable experience if you are considering a career in teaching!Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life The ideal candidate:Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalentHas some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One or Two.Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a teamDemonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issuesBenefits of working for us include:As a multi-academy trust of 31 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for support and teaching staff. To see the full range of benefits available, please visit: Employee Benefits - Meridian TrustWe also offer:Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian LearningMembership of local government pension scheme with generous employer contributionsFamily friendly policies/generous sick payFree annual eye testsAccess to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing supportUnlimited value cycle to work schemeHiston and Impington Park Primary School prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming school and is recently celebrating an 'Outstanding' Ofsted inspection result. Our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum meets the needs of all our children and we aim to provide our children with the best educational journey. In September 2021, we converted to a through primary school from an infant school and will be delighted to welcome our first Year 6 cohort in September 2024. Our new location on our spacious school site with its bright, modern building is a fantastic place to work with easy access into Cambridge city centre.Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 31 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.ukFor more information about the role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.Visits are warmly welcomed - please contact the school office at Histon & Impington Park Primary School on 01223 568826 or email [email protected] to arrange an appointment. Closing date for applications: Friday 18th October 2024 Interviews will be held the Week of 21st October 2024Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made - early applications are recommended.Meridian Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.Meridian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.Commitment to safeguardingOur organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):childcare disqualificationDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS)medicalonline and social mediaprohibition from teachingright to worksatisfactory referencessuitability to work with childrenYou must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.Applying for the jobThis school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.CVs are not accepted.Visas cannot be sponsored.