Teaching Assistant

Required as soon as possible – Level 1-2 Teaching Assistant

This is a term-time only post – 38 weeks per year

25 hours per week: Monday to Friday – within the core school hours of 8.30am to 3.30pm

As far as is possible, flexibility may be able to be offered with working patterns

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff – Grade 4 - 5, Points 3 - 7 (Teaching Assistant)

Actual Salary: £12,940 – £13,826 (£22,737 - £24,294 FTE)

Grade 3, Point 2 - 3 (Midday Supervisor) – additional 5 hour contract

Actual Salary: £2,545 – £2,588 (£22,366 - £22,737 FTE)

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work as a Teaching Assistant at Bar Hill Primary School.  This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our children! You will enjoy adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn and being fun and creative in your approach. You will be part of a friendly and supportive team supporting children mainly on a one-to-one support basis but the role may also include leading small group interventions and general support within the classroom including preparation of classroom resources and displays. Midday supervision may also be included as an additional contract and a willingness to undertake first aid training would be desirable.

The opportunity:

•  A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
• A job that is fun and will make you smile!
• An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!
• Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

The ideal candidate:

• Grade 5/C or above in GCSE English & Mathematics (or equivalent)  
• Practical experience of working with children and young people
• Is able to form good relationships with children and work in partnerships with parents, colleagues and other professionals
• Is able to provide focused one-to-one support
• Is an excellent communicator and can work well in a team
• Willingness to undertake training e.g. first aid training
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

 Benefits of working for us include:

•  Local government pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Excellent family friendly working policies
• Generous sick pay
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme offering mental health and wellbeing support
•  Free on-site parking       
• Cycle to work scheme  
• Free tea and coffee making facilities

Bar Hill Primary School is a family of learners situated in the heart of the Bar Hill community in Cambridge - the school provides an inclusive learning experience where everyone’s voice is welcomed and valued. Our children move along their learning journey both academically and socially with confidence, courage and humility. As part of the Meridian Trust, Bar Hill Primary School promotes collaborative working across the whole Trust in addition to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff. 

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 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. For more information, please visit our website www.meridiantrust.co.uk

For more information about the role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office at Bar Hill Primary School on 01954 273305 or email office@barhillprimary.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 3rd January 2024 (by 9am)

Interviews: From Monday 8th January 2024

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date of the advertisement.

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.