Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff Pay Table, Grade 4, Points 3-5. Actual annual salary is from £17,206.38 to £17,783.78.

Hours of work: 32.5 per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus 1 week)

We have an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team of Teaching Assistants in September 2024.

Northstowe Secondary College opened in 2019 as a brand new secondary school at the heart of the Northstowe Learning Campus. We have state-of-the-art facilities in science, catering and hospitality, the arts, sports and leisure, with further expansion works in progress for September 2024. As of September 2023, we now have students across the age range for the first time with approximately 640 students in Years 7-11 and around 80 members of staff. 

Now is an exciting time to join us as we embark on our journey to provide world class education to the developing community through the expansion of the learning campus. In September 2024, our sixth form college will open along with a primary and nursery school. There is already a special educational needs school (Martin Bacon Academy) on the campus which opened in April 2020. 

You will be part of an experienced and growing team of teaching and support staff working to create an inclusive, innovative and aspirational learning environment for the young people and families within the community we serve.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a passion for education and improving the outcomes of young people
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively influence   
• Be a team player, with a ‘can do’ solution focused attitude
• Possess outstanding communication skills and personal integrity
• Be confident working with students across the age and ability range

NSC offers a high-quality job package and a wide range of CPD opportunities through Meridian Learning as well as promotion opportunities as a growing school and within the wider family of Meridian Trust schools.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Free on-site parking       
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Free tea and coffee making facilities       

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 31 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

How to apply: Please submit an application form and a letter of application /supporting statement of at least 1 side of A4 (via the website) outlining why you would like to work for NSC. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Sarah Wakerley, HR Officer on recruitment@northstowesc.org

Closing date for applications is Monday, 1st July 2024 (by 8am) but early applications are encouraged.

Interviews to take place on Friday, 5th July 2024. However, we reserve the right to shortlist and interview as applications are received.

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 checks.