Level 2 Teaching Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated, enthusiastic and caring Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join Oakley Primary Academy! You will make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils, working to provide one-to-one and group support and teaching. This role includes adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to children's needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school - you will work closely with our SENDCo and SEND team to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities. An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays. The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children's learning!
• A job that is fun, flexible, creative 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
  
  Will possess GCSE English & Maths Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND of behavior needs would be beneficial.
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable, take on board new ideas and think on their feet!
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
  
  Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5 Point 5 £14,252
Hours: 24 hours per week, working 08:45-15:15 Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 39 weeks per year (term time plus 5 days), Oakley Primary Academy is a vibrant village school in the heart of Oakley and is a proud member of Meridian Trust. This is a multi-academy trust made up of excellent member academies, which has a commitment to excellence in education, putting pupil progress at heart of all it does. We continually strive to provide the best education for our pupils, so they become resilient and independent with the key skills needed to become successful citizens of the 21st Century. Our ethos is that every child should have the opportunity to Strive, Achieve and Flourish, and with our value-based education philosophy, our three key principles we stand by are: "Be Ready, Be Responsible, Be Respectful." We are delighted to be part of Meridian Trust, and our school is underpinned and supported by the ethos and values of the Trust. The core of this philosophy is:
• Achievement for all
• Valuing People
• A high-quality learning environment
• The pursuit of excellence
• Extending the boundaries of learning
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