Job Description

Salary:

Meridian Support Staff Pay Scale Grade 7 point 12 to 19

Actual Annual Salary - 20,970 to 23,510 (FTE 27,711 to 31,067)

Hours of Work:

32.5 hours per week - Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am-3.15pm and Tuesday 8.30am-4.30pm

Term time plus 5 dedicated staff training days (39 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, skilled and enthusiastic HLTA to join our growing school. which opened in September 2023. This is a unique opportunity to play a key part in developing a new school; getting it right from day one.

The role is to plan, oversee and deliver high quality interventions, ensuring that students have the necessary skills to thrive and learn. This role is particularly geared towards interventions in the core subjects of English and maths; working alongside the SENDCo and heads of departments to close gaps and address misconceptions. You would monitor the effectiveness of interventions, gauge progress and ensure the right students were accessing the right interventions at the right time.

The successful candidates will have an uncompromising commitment to student achievement with a mind-set that all young people can experience success. Weldon Village Academy is a school where every member of staff makes a profound difference to the life chances of young people and you will have the rare opportunity to build something incredible within our growing SEND team. You would also be a form tutor within the school's popular and thriving vertical tutoring system.

Weldon Village Academy is at the heart of the community and a school where every child is known, valued and supported, values intrinsic to Meridian Trust Schools.

The Opportunity:

A brand new state of the art school that will steadily grow year on year A post with the potential for future progression both within this role and the wider trust The support of the wider trust network of experts and access to informal and formal professional development A school with a passionate commitment to staff development Staff social activities that include staff wellbeing activities

Benefits of working for us:

As a multi-academy trust of 30 schools, Meridian Trust can provide a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. With an initial teaching training facility and a teaching hub network within our Trust, there are ample opportunities to both, get into teaching, and develop within the profession.

As well as the above we also offer:

Unlimited access to CPD via Meridian Learning Free annual eye tests Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support Unlimited value cycle to work scheme
To see the full range of benefits available, please visit Employee Benefits - Meridian Trust

We are situated on the outskirts of the village of Weldon, approximately 2.5 miles from Corby town centre, in the new housing estate that is still under construction. Weldon Village Academy will grow year by year, from an initial intake of 120 Year 7s in September 2023, until eventually reaching its full capacity of 1500, including a 6th form of 300 students.

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. 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: 8am on Wednesday 18th June 2025

Interview to take place on: W/C 23rd June 2025

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.

For further details or an informal chat please contact recruitment@weldonva.org.

Please note that we do not accept CV's - any received will not be taken into consideration during the shortlisting process.

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,970.00-23,510.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 18/06/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025