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We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our existing team. Our ideal candidate will thrive on helping students realise their potential at Stratton School, working flexibly under the direction of the Class Teacher, to enable all children to reach their potential. We would love to hear from candidates with experience or qualifications relating to autism who would stand to gain some valuable experience in assisting with our new Autism Centre of Excellence (ACE) provision on site. The Opportunity

• To enhance your existing experience with opportunities to work within the Autism Centre of Excellence at Stratton School.
• To develop your skill set by supervising activities for small groups or 1:1, enabling all children to reach their potential.
• To embody the school's values of Encouraging and promoting the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• To access role specific continuing professional development opportunities through our in-house E-Learning platform, Meridian Learning.
• Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
  
  Will have some existing experience or qualifications relating to autism
• Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
• Understands the different ways in which children learn and can apply this to their work
• 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.
  
  This year, Stratton School made the exciting transition from upper school to full 11-18 secondary school; a journey that has been years in the making. The future looks bright for this exciting new chapter and a significant amount of work has gone into preparing high-quality learning environments for our students over the summer, including a new sixth form café for our Matt King Sixth Form students, new classrooms and new library and reading support pods. With a renewed sense of purpose, modern branding, exceptional catering, and students who are truly invested in their shared values, Stratton is poised for a successful year-and many more to come., Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and 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 and has forged strong links within all these communities. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
  
  Salary: Grade 4, Point 3-5 (£24,027-£24,790 FTE)
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year., We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all our staff. As a large multi-academy trust, Meridian Trust provides a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. We offer all our staff a wide range of professional learning activities delivered through Meridian Learning including:
• School and Trust-led CPD and Trust-led professional networks
• A broad range of online, face-to-face and blended learning opportunities developed and delivered by Trust specialists
• Access to Teaching WalkThrus; a platform providing evidence-based teaching strategies broken down into granular steps
• Professional qualifications via Apprenticeships
• Curriculum Hubs and NPQs via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Teaching School Hub
• Opportunities for coaching & professional supervision
• Opportunities to get into teaching through our outstanding ITT
We promote and support employee wellbeing through regular wellbeing events, access to an online mindfulness programme and we provide free emotional and practical support 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme which delivers online health & wellbeing resources, counselling, mindfulness, skills coaching for line managers and financial, legal & practical support on a range of personal issues. Other benefits of working for us include:
• Defined benefit pension schemes, providing a secure and guaranteed income on retirement.
• Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests via Eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccinations
• Free tea, coffee and onsite parking
• Discounts and special deals on holidays, breakdown cover, everyday essentials, mobile phones, utilities and gym memberships
• Dell Advantage giving up to 20% discount on laptops, desktops and accessories.