Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Nene Valley Primary School

Salary: 

Grade 5 - £15,073 (Actual annual salary)

Hours: 

26 hours a week to be worked 8.30-2.30 , Monday to Friday

38 weeks a year 

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support and teaching. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to children's needs.

Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school – you will work closely with our SENDCo and SEND team to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities.  An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays.

 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 and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Take responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with individuals or small groups who would receive help from a different learning approach as agreed

 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
• Good at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Nene Valley Primary School - 

At Nene Valley, our children are exposed to a rich, broad and diverse curriculum which is complemented by an array of enrichment experiences beyond the classroom. Children at Nene Valley are happy, hardworking and well-behaved, with our families feeling proud to be part of our school community. Our staff are dedicated, highly skilled and deliver a tailored curriculum which ensures the talents and interests of our children are nurtured from an early age. We encourage the children at Nene Valley to be confident and independent learners. They understand that achieving success requires effort, practice, perseverance and that making mistakes is an essential part of the learning process. We develop our children through our core values of COMMUNITY, ENTHUSIASM, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY and TEAMWORK.

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: 

Interviews will be held on: 

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.