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. The role will involve supporting children’s learning and development in lessons and during play and lunchtimes. 

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, or for more information, please contact Kellie Pearce, School Business Manager: 

Telephone: 020 8858 3572 

Email: kpearce@meridian.greenwich.sch.uk

Please download the application pack from this page. For more information about our school, please visit our website: www.meridian.greenwich.sch.uk.

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. 

Closing date: Friday 9th December

Interviews to be held on Monday 12th December

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.