Level 2 Teaching Assistant (one year fixed term)

VACANCY FOR A LEVEL 2 TEACHING ASSISTANT AT HARROLD PRIMARY ACADEMY

Salary: Grade 5, Point 5-7 (£17,386.82 - £17,974.28 actual) (£23,500 - £24,294 FTE)

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term time only, one-year fixed term).

This role is fixed term for one year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our friendly and hardworking team as a Level 2 Teaching Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and caring individual. Harrold Primary Academy is a vibrant and happy place to work where all the staff are dedicated to the support of our fantastic and eager to learn children.

The Opportunity

• Support the learning and development of children, within the classroom environment.
• Promote the acceptance and inclusion of all individuals.
• Create an inspiring, creative environment where children can reach their full potential.

The ideal candidate

• Understands how children learn.
• Builds and sustains positive working relationships.
• Maintains a positive approach to work.

Benefits of working for us include:

• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Eyecare vouchers       
• Cycle to work scheme       
• Reduced staff membership to the facilities at Academy Leisure, Sawtry       
• Generous sick pay and annual leave
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Excellent pension scheme

About Harrold Primary Academy

Harrold Primary Academy is a happy, caring, and supportive school. The Academy was formed on the site of Harrold Lower School and Harrold Priory Middle School, opening its doors to the pupils aged 4 - 11 years in September 2017. The Academy celebrates and values their learning community and encourages children to respect each other’s cultures, faiths, and traditions. 

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.

Closing date for applications is 28/08/2024

Interview to take place on 04/09/2024

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing 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 online searches.