Vacancy for Level 2 - Level 3   Teaching Assistant (SEN Support)- The Harbour School Wilburton, Cambridgeshire

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5, Point 5-7  ( Level 2)   Grade 6, Point 7-12 ( Level 3)

Hours: 32.5

We have an exciting vacancy for a passionate and creative Teaching Assistant - SEN Support, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at The Harbour School Under the direction of the Principal and SLT, you will be supporting children with SEND needs both inside and outside of the classroom environment.

Opportunity

• Take responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with SEND children, as agreed.
•  Motivate and engage the students, to reach their full potential.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.

The ideal candidate

•  Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Understands how children learn.
• Is skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
• Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.

Working under direction of the Class Teacher you will provide access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students in the classroom. 

Do you want to work in a school where the well-being of the pupils is at the heart of everything you do? Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the students you work with?

We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed teaching assistants who have a range of skills and experience to call upon. Can you be a a positive role model and show a flexible approach towards supporting students?

The successful candidate will be a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individuals with high expectations to support teaching. The successful candidates will play a significant role in improving the quality of pupils’ learning, together with promoting the vision, values and aspirations of the school and its wider community.

Our learners have complex needs, and so the successful candidate will be able to ensure that they have the skills to support the teacher as they deliver the curriculum and fully engage pupils in their learning, meeting their individual needs and facilitating sustained learner progress.

The Harbour School currently caters for boys from 5-16 years who have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs. We currently have 101 pupils on roll who attend from all over the Cambridgeshire area and sometimes from outside the county. Our school is situated in rural Cambridgeshire. The generous grounds, including the wooded area and pond, are fully utilised through enrichment activities throughout the school day.

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: 22.04.2025 - midday

Interviews will be held on: date to be confirmed  **Please note- we reserve the right to call to interview and end this advert earlier than time frame of dates specified 

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.