Teaching Assistant

Come and join our vibrant school community in the heart of Greenwich! We are looking for a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our team from January 2022 (or as soon as possible). The role will involve supporting children’s learning and development in lessons and during play and lunchtimes. This is a full-time (8.30am-3.30pm) and term-time only post. 

Meridian is a successful, creative and inclusive one-form entry school which values individuality and celebrates differences. Our children, from Nursery to Year 6, come from richly diverse backgrounds and our intake is complemented by a designated special provision for deaf children. We have high aspirations for each and every child and our children make excellent progress during their time with us.

You will be -  

• An excellent practitioner who is passionate about children’s learning   
• Energetic and empathetic with experience of working with primary school children   
• Committed to collaborative working and ongoing professional development

 What we can offer  

• Fabulous children  
• A supportive and friendly staff team  
• A unique location – the Meridian Line runs right through our school which is set within Greenwich’s World Heritage site  
• A rich and exciting curriculum   
• A commitment to your professional development  
• Great transport links – mainline train station, DLR, Jubilee Line and the River Boat are all close at hand!

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.  To arrange a visit please telephone Sharon Crawford, School Admin Officer: 020 8858 3572.  Please click on the links for the application pack. 

The Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. Download an application pack from this TES advert.  Please visit our  website for more information about our school: www.meridian.greenwich.sch.uk

Closing date:  3pm Monday 13th December 2021.

Meridian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service. As part of the interview process, candidates will be observed working with children.