Student Support Assistant (SSA)

Student Support Assistant (SSA)

Meridian Support Staff Pay Scales GRADE 7 point 12 to 19

Actual Annual Salary - £21,010 to £23,888 (FTE £24,496 to £27,852) 

37 hours per week – Monday to Friday (Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm, Friday 8am to 3.30pm). Term time plus 5 dedicated staff training days (39 weeks)

It is an exciting time at North Cambridge Academy. Our school is increasing in student numbers, and we are growing our pastoral team. We are seeking to appoint a Student Support Assistant (SSA) who will inspire students in our school to achieve their full potential. The SSA’s provide support, encouragement and pastoral care to students, therefore it is crucial the successful candidate has an ability to engage with young people and cares about their welfare. 

As an SSA you will be the first point of call for parents and carers, playing a vital link between home and school. A ‘can do’ attitude is essential in this fast-paced demanding support role, where all are passionate about the potential of young people and subscribe to the ethos that every child is known and supported.

SSA’s work with a range of stakeholders including parents, teachers, support staff and outside agencies to contribute to the progress of individual students. This varied role also includes overseeing the administrative functions of the House Office, such as student attendance and student reports, as well as offering support to the Senior Tutors and Assistant Principal. The successful candidate will need excellent communication, time management and team working skills as well as patience and resilience.

If you are the type of person who strives to meet the needs of every child and has a proven track record of successfully working with young people, then you would cherish this opportunity.

Benefits of working for us include: 

•  Free breakfast in the school restaurant and free tea and coffee throughout the day 
•  Ample free on-site parking in a city location 
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support  
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Eye care voucher scheme 
• Child care voucher scheme
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

North Cambridge Academy is part of Meridian Trust.  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 28 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 

The school is situated to the north of the city, approximately a mile from the centre of Cambridge. There is easy access from the A14 and we are close to the new Cambridge North train station. Cambridge is a vibrant university city with a reputation as a great place to live.

The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 20th February 2023.

Interviews will take place for shortlisted applicants later that week/the following week.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s

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.