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Vacancy for Higher Level Teaching Assistant - ELSA

Hours: 37 hours. 39 weeks

Are you passionate about making a difference in peoples' lives? Do you have the skills and experience to support teaching and learning at a higher level? We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, to join our SENDV POD team. This is an exciting opportunity for a capable and experienced individual who will plan and deliver practical support, advice and guidance to vulnerable students with SEMH needs and their families, to support their academic, therapeutic and pastoral needs.

You will be working under the direction of the Vice Principal with responsibilities for Safeguarding and Pastoral care, and the Assistant Principal SENDVCo

Planning and delivering practical support and advice to vulnerable children and their families. Providing valuable support to children academic, therapeutic and pastoral needs. Ensuring the welfare of children attending the school, particularly focusing on children with SENDV. Leading valuable training sessions for support staff to raise awareness of SENDV, particularly in the area of SEMH and current practices. Line-managing a team of Teaching Assistants

The ideal candidate:

Confident and resilient, patient and nurturing, with a strong desire to support our pupils to thrive and develop into successful young people. Demonstrates excellent classroom practice with high standards of teaching and learning. Experience supporting children in a classroom environment, including those with a range of learning needs or challenging behaviour. Can act on their own initiative. Is a qualified Level 3 or above Teaching Assistant or is willing to work towards this qualification. Is a good team player who is willing to contribute to the ethos and wider community of the academy. Is motivated, passionate, and reflective about their work. Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.
About North Cambridge Academy

Our school opened in 2013 and since 2015 has been categorised as 'Good' by Ofsted. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community. North Cambridge Academy values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school's purpose is to ensure every child is known, valued and supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level, to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

Our school holds the

Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark

and the

International School Award.

Recently, North Cambridge Academy has become a

Trauma-Informed School.

The school's pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

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
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

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

Closing date for applications: Monday 16th May 2025 - 9am

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

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 en

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,765.00-29,562.00 per day

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 16/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025