Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Vacancy for Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Point 3 £12,485

Hours of work: 21 hours per week

Contract type: 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days)

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated and caring Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team at Crosshall Junior School! You will play an important role in supporting pupils' learning, wellbeing and personal development by creating a positive and inclusive learning environment. You will work closely with class teachers to provide high quality support that enables pupils to achieve their full potential.

The Opportunity

• Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1, enabling all children to reach their potential.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships.
• Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
• Ensure the safety, welfare, physical and mental well-being of all pupils.

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.

About Crosshall Junior School

Crosshall Junior School is a dynamic environment; no year is the same, as no group of children or individuals are the same. The school offers a consistent approach across the years and has high expectations. Children are nurtured and feel cared about, as demonstrated by our accreditation as the Flagship School: Centre of Excellence for Inclusion - the only school in the whole of the eastern region.

By the end of the Key Stage, we believe that our children are successful, more independent, happy and confident students, ready to become responsible citizens; they are more aware of what they would like to attain in the future and have the skills and know-how to Achieve their Dreams.

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 resource
• 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.

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.