Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Vacancy for Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Somersham Primary School! Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 5 Point 5 £17,392 Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:45-15:15, 38 weeks per year (term time only) Fixed term contract until 31/08/2026 We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and motivated Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team at Somersham Primary School! This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of pupils with complex Special Educational Needs, working to provide one-to-one support for children in EYFS and Year 1. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to children's needs. You will be reactive, able to think on your feet and be able to build highly effective relationships with children who find communication difficult. 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. 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 The ideal candidate: 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 About Somersham Primary School Somersham Primary School serves the villages of Somersham and Pidley in Cambridgeshire. It is a member of Meridian Trust (formerly Cambridge Primary Education Trust), a family of like minded schools who share training, CPD and staff expertise to develop the best possible outcomes for children. Following Somersham's academisation in April 2019, we are committed to returning the school to the heart of the village community. We aim for Somersham to be a school that the village can be proud of, and where children come to learn, grow and develop, regardless of their age, gender, ethnicity, socio-economic background or attainment level. We want to provide our children with the opportunities to become talented writers, mathematicians, sportspeople, artists, musicians, scientists and citizens of our local, national and global communities. 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-qua