Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Points 5-7

Hours/Weeks:  32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

We have an exciting vacancy for a passionate and creative Teaching Assistant - SEN Support, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at  Sawtry Village Academy. Under the direction of the SENDCO, you will be supporting children with SEND needs both inside and outside of the classroom environment.  This role will involve working closely with teachers to plan and prepare lessons to give pupils the best learning opportunities.  You will support students in intervention classes, assisting them with accessing teaching and learning and work alongside teachers to adapt activities.

The position is to work on a permanent basis, working 39 weeks per year (term time plus training days), 32.5 hours per week.  The pro-rata, actual salary, based on 32.5 hours will be Point 5 £19,299.61 – Point 7 £19,918.21 (FTE Point 5 £25,583 – FTE Point 7 £26,403).

The Opportunity

•         To join a team which believes all students are entitled to quality teaching in a safe and caring environment and are committed to excellence for all.
•         Providing a commitment to extend the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals.
•         To be part of a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported.
•         Become part of a friendly team with the philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion.

The ideal candidate

•          Be an adaptable, enthusiastic, and creative person.
•          Be able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners.
•          Be able to build effective working relationships with students and staff.
•          Be a team player, with a can-do attitude.
•          Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.

About Sawtry Village Academy

Sawtry Village Academy prides itself on the success and growth of young people that attend the school in the heart of the community.  The school values are embedded in the everyday life at Sawtry Village Academy, where all staff promote and live by striving, valuing and adventuring to deliver high quality education to become an even better school.  Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

About Meridian Trust 

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. 

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to - 

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays         

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/. 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications:   Monday 2nd February 2026, 9.00 am

Interviews will be held on:  Thursday 5th February 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. 

The 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.

The 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.