Teaching Assistant - Merryfields School
Vacancy Details
| Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Grade 3, point 4 £24,404 |
| Job Type: | Full Time, Permanent |
| Category: | Schools and Academies |
| Closing Date: | 07/02/2025 |
| Reference: | 0000023702 |
Description
Teaching Assistant
Merryfields School
We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our diverse and welcoming school team as soon as possible.
Merryfields School is a 113-place Generic Special School for children aged 4-11 years in Wolstanton, Newcastle-under-Lyme; we are part of Manor Hall Academy Trust.
We provide a safe, stimulating and caring environment in which we give children the best possible start to their education. Staff work hard to maintain a friendly, inclusive and professional atmosphere where nurturing our children’s love of learning is at the heart of everything that we do.
The role:
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join us as soon as possible. The role is on a fixed term basis due to pupil funding ending in August 2025. You will work 32.5hrs per week, 08:30-15:45 Monday & Tuesday, 08:45-16:30 on Wednesday and 08:45-15:45 Thursday and Friday
You will be enthusiastic in meeting the needs of our pupils with learning needs. Many of our pupils have autism and can experience dysregulation requiring support through a range of strategies, and a range of communicative needs. The role will be directed by the class teacher. Although experience and qualifications are welcome, we are happy to support the right candidate to gain training an qualifications.
You will be a caring team player who will have enthusiasm, drive and a commitment to school improvement. You will also have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with all stakeholders.
Potential candidates are welcome and encouraged to visit us for an informal discussion and tour of the school. Please contact the school via email to book an appointment. hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy
Benefits of working for us include:
- A supportive school community
- Training and development opportunities
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee making facilities
- Cycle to work and Tech schemes
- Health and wellbeing support
- Retail discounts including supermarkets, high street shops and restaurants
How to apply:
Please submit your application via My New Term. In line with safer recruitment practices, we are unable to accept CVs.
My New Term reference: https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143897/EDV-2025-MS-35718
Further information about the school can be found on our website www.merryfields.manorhall.academy
If you have any questions about this process or would like to arrange a visit to the school, please contact Josie Atkins, Bursar at hr@merryfields.manorhall.academy
The closing date for applications 09:00 on Friday 7th February 2025
Interviews will take place on Friday 14th February 2025
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Please note all applications need to be made using www.mynewterm.com CVs will not be accepted.
Merryfields school is a multi-cultural and diverse school and actively encourages applications from all candidates.
Merryfields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the Safeguarding Policy is available on the school website. This position is subject to Safer Recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
By engaging in this recruitment process, shortlisted candidates consent to an online search in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education Guidance 2024. In addition, references for shortlisted candidates will be requested prior to interview.