At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students with SEND needs and help them thrive in a creative learning environment.
- Company: Join The Harbour School, part of the innovative Meridian Trust.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, mental health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Work in beautiful rural Cambridgeshire with excellent career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: GCSE in English and a passion for helping children learn.
The predicted salary is between 23990 - 29321 £ per year.
We have an exciting vacancy for a passionate and creative Teaching Assistant - SEN Support (Social, Emotional and Mental Health needs), who thrives on helping students realise their potential at The Harbour School.
Under the direction of the Principal and SLT, you will be supporting children with SEND needs both inside and outside of the classroom environment.
Opportunity
- Take responsibility for adapting and delivering learning activities with SEND children, as agreed.
- Motivate and engage the students, to reach their full potential.
- Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
- Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
The ideal candidate
- Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
- Understands how children learn.
- Is skilled at developing children's self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
- Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.
Working under the direction of the Class Teacher, you will provide access to learning for students and assist the teacher in the management of students in the classroom.
Do you want to work in a school where the well-being of the pupils is at the heart of everything you do? Are you a creative thinker; resilient and want to make a difference every day to the students you work with? We are looking to appoint enthusiastic, committed teaching assistants who have a range of skills and experience to call upon.
Can you be a positive role model and show a flexible approach towards supporting students? The successful candidate will be a talented, enthusiastic and dedicated individual with high expectations to support teaching.
The successful candidates will play a significant role in improving the quality of pupils' learning, together with promoting the vision, values and aspirations of the school and its wider community.
Our learners have complex needs, and so the successful candidate will be able to ensure that they have the skills to support the teacher as they deliver the curriculum and fully engage pupils in their learning, meeting their individual needs and facilitating sustained learner progress.
The Harbour School currently caters for boys from 5-16 years who have an Education, Health and Care plan (EHCP) for social, emotional and mental health needs. We currently have 100 pupils on roll who attend from all over the Cambridgeshire area and sometimes from outside the county. Our school is situated in rural Cambridgeshire. The generous grounds, including the wooded area and pond, are fully utilised through enrichment activities throughout the school day.
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.
Benefits
- 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.
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Closing date for applications: 25.09.26 midday. 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. 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.
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Meridian Trust is an exceptional employer that values integrity and collaboration within its Core Finance Team. With a strong commitment to employee development, we offer opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work culture that fosters teamwork and innovation. Located in the heart of Bedfordshire and south Cambridgeshire, our team enjoys a dynamic environment where they can make a meaningful impact across multiple schools while ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
