Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Salary:
Meridian Trust Grade 5 Points 5-7

Hours:

32.50

Weeks: 39

This is a role with an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils, working to provide support and interventions for SEN students across a range of ages and needs.

You will be liaising with staff to identify the best ways to support students in accessing the curriculum and wider aspects of school life.

• Making a difference to children’s learning
• Communicating and problem-solving
• Using a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
• The opportunity to work with experienced colleagues as part of a supportive team
• Continued training opportunities relevant to the role
• The opportunity to deliver specific interventions to small groups

• Will be able to work well as a member of a dynamic team
• Will be engaging and enthusiastic
• Will be interested in the development of SEN students across a range of needs
• Will have experience of maintaining positive professional boundaries
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
• Will be able to show Lincroft CARE values in everything they do

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

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.