Teaching Assistant - Northstowe Primary School

TEACHING ASSISTANT - NORTHSTOWE PRIMARY SCHOOL       

Required from the start of the new academic year from 1st September 2024.

There may be the possibility of a start date prior to September 2024 to assist with the preparation for the opening of the new school.

Term-time only contract working Monday to Friday, core school hours of 8.30am to 3.30pm (32.5 hours per week) with a possible additional contract for Midday Supervisor included in the role.

Salary: Grades 4 – 5 Meridian Trust (Level 1/2 TA)

£16,822 – £17,974 (Actual Salary per year)

Salary: Grades 3, Point 2 - 3 Meridian Trust (Midday Supervisor)

£2,545 - £2,588 (Actual Salary per year)

We are seeking a kind, curious and hardworking person to join the Northstowe Learning Community in September 2024. As Teaching Assistant, you will play a key role in helping to establish our brand new primary school in the heart of Northstowe. 

This role is an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of the Reception - aged children joining our new school. You will work closely with the class teacher providing our children with the best possible educational opportunities and start to their school life. You will be able to adapt to the needs of the children and make the learning enjoyable, creative and fun! An element of your duties will include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/classroom displays and may also include midday supervision during the children’s lunchbreak.

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

Northstowe Learning Community 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.

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning
• A job that is fun, flexible, creative and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

 The ideal candidate:

• Will possess GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Has experience of supporting children in Early Years/Key Stage One
• Possesses outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable, take on board new ideas and think on their feet!
• Has an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

  Benefits of working for us include:

• Local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Excellent family friendly working policies
• Generous sick pay
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free on-site parking       
• 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 30 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

Closing date for applications: Monday 13th May 2024 (by 8am)

Interviews are scheduled to take place during the week of Monday 20th May 2024

For more information about the role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

For any questions about the new school or the role, please contact Sarah Wakerley, HR Officer on recruitment@northstowesc.org or Caroline Day, Primary Recruitment Officer on primaryvacancies@meridiantrust.co.uk. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. 

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.