Teaching Assistant- Level 1
North Cambridge Academy
Cambridge
- £15,749 - £16,327 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Meridian Trust pay Grade 4 point 3 to 5 £15,749- £16,327
- Job type:
- Part Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 9 October 2023
Job overview
It is an exciting time for North Cambridge Academy. We are a growing in student numbers and are looking to expand our team for our 2023-2024 academic year.
We are looking for enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistants to join our dedicated team in order to support the delivery of our curriculum and enable young people to make exceptional progress in all aspects of their lives.
You will supervise and provide support for young people to help improve engagement in learning, remove barriers to learning, improve attainment, support their personal care and promote their self-confidence and emotional well-being.
For further details please see the job description attached.
Hours of work will be 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday,
(32.5 hours per week) Term time plus 1 week
Salary – Meridian Trust pay Grade 4 point 3 to 5 (£15,749- £16,327/ FTE £ 20,812- £21,575)
We also offer:
- Staff social activities and staff fitness
- Free tea and coffee throughout the day
- Ample on site car parking
- Employee Assistance Programme to help support you in everyday life as well as career decisions
- Cycle to work scheme
We are 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 work and live.
Please note that we do not accept CV’s.
The closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 09th October.
We would expect to receive a high number of applications for this role so reserve the right to bring forward the closing date. We would therefore urge candidates to submit their application as soon as possible.
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The post holder will have a shared responsibility for the safe guarding of all children and young people. The post holder also has an implicit duty to promote the welfare of all children and young people.
North Cambridge Academy is part of Meridian Trust. 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
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.
Attached documents
About North Cambridge Academy
- North Cambridge Academy
- Arbury Road, Kings Hedges, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB4 2JF
- United Kingdom
North Cambridge Academy joined the Meridian Trust in 2013 and has been an important part of a successful cluster of local academies with shared values, a track record of success, and a wide network of support and expertise.
North Cambridge Academy is at the heart of its’ diverse community where every child is known, valued and supported.
Reasons to choose North Cambridge Academy:
· We provide an excellent academic, creative and sporting curriculum
· We are a friendly and supportive school community
· We have a world class learning environment
· We recognise all students as independent learners and leaders
· We pride ourselves on strong partnerships with parents and the local community
· We work to build each student's character and personal endeavour
· We have outstanding teachers committed to helping each student reach their full potential.
North Cambridge Academy is proud of the positive progress our students make, which is consistently in the top 25% of schools nationally and when taking into account the context of our community is in the top 5% of schools nationally. North Cambridge Academy is a small but growing school of 720 pupils where every member of staff makes a profound difference to children’s life chances. NCA is graded 'Good' by Ofsted with outstanding leadership.
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented people who:
· Believe in the potential of young people, with a mind-set that all children can experience success
· Are committed to the pursuit of excellence
· Are team players with a strong desire to work collaboratively
Ofsted: The full report into North Cambridge Academy can be found here.
Please see below to watch a series of short films. Teachers and support staff share their experiences of working at North Cambridge Academy, part of the Cambridge Meridian Academies Trust.
More information on Meridian Trust can be found here.
Please contact Cecilia Fortuna, HR Officer, on CFortuna@northcambridgeacademy.org if you would like further information about the current vacancies at North Cambridge Academy
Jane Driver - Principal
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