Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Oakley Primary Academy

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5 £17,815

Hours: 30 hours per week (08:45-15:15, Monday-Friday). 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days).

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join Oakley Primary Academy! You will make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support and teaching. The role includes adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to childrens needs. You will work closely with our SENDCo and SEND team to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities. 

 The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
• A job that is fun, flexible, creative and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching
• Term time plus 5 days position - offering greater flexibility in work life

 The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND of behavior needs would be beneficial.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable, take on board new ideas and think on their feet!
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Oakley Primary Academy

Our ethos is that every child should have the opportunity to Strive, Achieve and Flourish, and with our value-based education philosophy, our three key principles we stand by are: “Be Ready, Be Responsible, Be Respectful.” We are delighted to be part of Meridian Trust, and our school is underpinned and supported by the ethos and values of the Trust.

The core of this philosophy is:

•  Achievement for all

•  Valuing People

•  A high-quality learning environment

•  The pursuit of excellence

•  Extending the boundaries of learning

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.

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.