Teaching Assistant - Level 2

We are looking to appoint a Level 2 Teaching Assistant to support students with a whole range of special educational needs. This role will involve working closely with teachers to plan and prepare lessons in order to give pupils the best learning opportunities. You will support students in intervention classes, assisting them with accessing teaching and learning and work alongside teachers to adapt activities.

The position is to work on a permanent, part-time basis, 39 weeks (term time plus 5 trainings days), 32.5 hours per week. The pro-rata, actual salary, based on 32.5 hours will be from: Point 5 £17,783.78 – Point 7 £18,384.65 (FTE – Point 5 £23,500 – Point 7 £24,294).

The Opportunity

• To join a team which believes all students are entitled to quality teaching in a safe and caring environment and are committed to excellence for all.
• Providing a commitment to extend the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well-rounded individuals.
• To be part of a purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported.
• Become part of a friendly team with the philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion.

The ideal candidate

• Be an adaptable, enthusiastic, and creative person.
• Be able to provide stimulating and engaging experiences for our students, challenging them to achieve beyond their expectations and supporting them to become lifelong learners.
• Be able to build effective working relationships with students and staff.
• Be a team player, with a can-do attitude.

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.
• Discounted access to our on-site leisure facilities, including fully equipped gym at Academy Leisure, Sawtry.
• Generous sick pay and annual leave.
• Free tea and coffee making facilities.

To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

Sawtry Village Academy is part of the successful and expanding Meridian Trust, a group of primary and secondary schools. Sawtry is a fast-growing village with excellent transport links to the North and South via the A1/A14.

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

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. If you wish to apply for this position, please submit an application form. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs. If you have any questions about this process or would like further details regarding the role please contact Ana Janjevak, Lead for SEND and Student inclusion, ajanjevak@sawtryva.org.

Closing date for applications is:  Monday 29th April 2024, 9.00 am.

Interview to take place on:  Thursday 2nd May 2023.

Applications will be reviewed as received and Meridian Trust reserve the right to close the advertisement before the stated date.

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 social media checks.