Vacancies for Level 1 SEND TA's at The Martin Bacon Academy, The Link at SVC and MBA 6th Form

Martin Bacon Academy, Northstowe

Salary: Level 1 Grade 4, Point 3 - 5 of the Meridian Trust Special School Pay Table

£21,295 - £21,972 Actual salary

£28,229 - £29,126 FTE

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks

Monday: 08:45 to 15:45 (13 Mondays will have a 16:30 finish for CPD)

Tuesday: 08:45 to 16:15

Wednesday: 08:45 to 15:45

Thursday: 08:45 to 15:30

Friday: 08:45 to 15:30

Closing Date for Applications: 14/12/2025 at 23.59

Interviews to Take Place: Interviews will be arranged upon receipt of application.  Please expect to be here for 2-3 hours for an interview

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team as a Level 1 SEND Teaching Assistant. This key role will support the teaching of students at Martin Bacon Academy. 

The Opportunity

•  A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team at an Area Special Provision with fantastic SEND resources and an Outstanding Ofsted rating
•  Provide Support to Students to access learning and encourage interaction and independence
• Work closely with the Class Teacher and Class Team to support the inclusion of children
• To create and maintain an inspiring, appropriate, safe and stimulating learning environment.
• To promote the well-being and holistic educational progress of all pupils, through a variety of teaching styles.
• Be active in promoting our visions and values and supporting our ethos for achievement for all and high standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a good educational background
•  Be confident in supporting children with a range of learning needs and/or challenging behaviours  
• Have experience in working with children across all key stages, using initiative and providing evidence of successful outcomes
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to make and sustain positive relationships with staff and children
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
• The interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, pupils, parents and others

About The Martin Bacon Academy

The Martin Bacon Academy is a state of the art, Area Special School that opened in Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, in 2020. Recently graded as Outstanding by Ofsted in all 4 areas, we cater for children and young people aged 3 to 19 who have a range of complex and significant learning needs in the area of cognition and learning (with other co-occurring conditions). This covers a wide range of needs including learners with autistic spectrum condition and those with complex physical and sensory impairments. All pupils will be provided with an exciting, balanced education which will be appropriately paced and designed to meet their individual education needs.

Since opening, The Martin Bacon Academy has forged strong link with its community. The school is situated on the same site in Northstowe at the Northstowe Learning Community, also part of Meridian Trust. This allows opportunity for collaboration between pupils and staff from The Martin Bacon Academy and other schools in Meridian Trust. Due to expansion and growth of the school we have an exciting opportunity for new Teaching Assistants to join our fantastic SEND team.

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.