Contract: Fixed term until 31^st August 2025

38 weeks per year based around term times

Hours: 27.5hrs (Special Needs Assistant) per week 8.45 to 3.15pm

In addition to the hours above we need to support a child with Special Educational Needs in our Breakfast club and after-school club. Hours below: 

Monday Tuesday and Friday morning, Breakfast Club, 8.00am to 8.45am

Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Afterschool Club, 3.15pm to 5.45pm

As we are recruiting for several TA(SEN) positions we may be able to split the Breakfast Club and Meadowclub duty to work either one or the other for the right candidate.

 FTE salary:  £24,027 - £24,404 per annum

Actual salary: £ 14,933 - £15,167 per annum

Holidays: equivalent 14 weeks per academic year

Meadowfield truly is a special place to work. If you want to make a difference, then this is the school for you. We have a strong staff team who are dedicated to wanting the best outcomes for all our children. We have an unswerving commitment to a child centred learning provision – we offer many off site and innovative learning experiences so that the children learn actively and achieve to their potential. Our motto is ‘Sowing Seeds for the future’ and we truly believe that here, at Meadowfield, we equip our children with the skills and knowledge to set them off on a path to lifelong learning. To support us to achieve our ongoing goals and the very best for our children, we are now seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team to work 1:1 with a pupil with special educational needs.

We are looking for someone who

• will work 1:1 with a pupil with special educational needs, supporting the class teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment for the child and their specific need
• will promote the inclusion and acceptance for all pupils within the setting, to enable every child to achieve to their potential
• can encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs
• an support a pupil with Special Educational Needs to benefit from our out of school hours clubs

As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from:

• being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards a shared mission of Nurturing ambition, delivering excellence and enriching children’s lives
• our Trust commitment to continued invest in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be
• a clear set of RKLT values, a celebration of equality and diversity and a working environment built on respect, kindness and promotion of positive wellbeing

We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including our excellent pension scheme, £5k cycle to work scheme, discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance and dental care plans, discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers, home technology benefit and our employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family.

Next steps 

We would warmly welcome visits in advance, please contact Carol Cooke for this on cookec@mps.rklt.co.uk

Final deadline for applications is Monday 6^th January 2025 at 9.00am however, candidates are encouraged to apply asap as preliminary shortlisting may begin before this date.

Interviews to be held, Friday 10^th January 2025.