Teaching Assistant

VACANCY FOR A TEACHING ASSISTANT AT OAKLEY PRIMARY ACADEMY

Salary: Grade 4, Point 3-5, £20,812 - £21,575 FTE (£8,436 - £8,745 actual)

Hours of work: 18 hours per week, Monday – Friday 38 weeks per year (Term time only)

Start date: February 2023

We currently have a vacancy for passionate, creative Teaching Assistant, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at Oakley Primary Academy. You would take responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with individuals or small groups, alongside encouraging, and promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students.

The Opportunity

• Under the direction of the Class Teacher, Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and welfare
• Motivate and encourage the child as needed 
• Prepare the classroom for lessons as directed 
• Contribute to the management of student behaviour
• Support students to understand instructions 
• Develop and keep effective working relationships with other staff and parents/carers

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language
• Understanding of how children learn
• Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners
• Willingness to undergo further training and development 

Benefits of working for us include:

• Enhanced Family Policies
• Enhanced Sickness Leave
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Free Parking

Oakley Primary Academy is a vibrant village school in the heart of Oakley. We continually strive to provide the best education for our pupils, so they become resilient and independent with the key skills needed to become successful citizens of the 21st Century.

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest performing academy groups in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. 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

For more information about the role please download an application pack below.

Closing date for applications is 27th January 2023 at 09:00

Interview to take place on: 30th January 2023, please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

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.