Contract: Fixed term until 31st August 2025 38 weeks per year based around term times Hours: 27.5hrs (Special Needs Assistant) per week 8.45 to 3.15pm In addition to the hours above, we need to support a child with Special Educational Needs in our Breakfast Club and after-school club. Hours below: Monday, Tuesday and Friday morning, Breakfast Club, 8.00am to 8.45am Monday, Tuesday and Friday, Afterschool Club, 3.15pm to 5.45pm As we are recruiting for several TA(SEN) positions, we may be able to split the Breakfast Club and Meadowclub duty to work either one or the other for the right candidate. Holidays: equivalent 14 weeks per academic year Meadowfield truly is a special place to work. If you want to make a difference, then this is the school for you. We have a strong staff team who are dedicated to wanting the best outcomes for all our children. We have an unswerving commitment to a child-centred learning provision – we offer many off-site and innovative learning experiences so that the children learn actively and achieve to their potential. Our motto is ‘Sowing Seeds for the Future’ and we truly believe that here, at Meadowfield, we equip our children with the skills and knowledge to set them off on a path to lifelong learning. To support us to achieve our ongoing goals and the very best for our children, we are now seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our team to work 1:1 with a pupil with special educational needs. We are looking for someone who Will work 1:1 with a pupil with special educational needs, supporting the class teacher to establish an appropriate learning environment for the child and their specific need Will promote the inclusion and acceptance for all pupils within the setting, to enable every child to achieve to their potential Can encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs Can support a pupil with Special Educational Needs to benefit from our out of school hours clubs As a member of our Trust, you will benefit from: Being part of a truly collaborative trust, working with professional generosity and towards a shared mission of Nurturing ambition, delivering excellence, and enriching children’s lives Our Trust commitment to continued investment in our people, supporting every member of staff throughout their career to be the best they can be A clear set of RKLT values, a celebration of equality and diversity, and a working environment built on respect, kindness, and promotion of positive wellbeing We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package including: Our excellent pension scheme £5k cycle to work scheme Discounted gym, family health, private medical insurance, and dental care plans Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers Home technology benefit Employee assistance programme accessible by you and your family Next steps We would warmly welcome visits in advance, please contact Carol Cooke for this on cookecmps.rklt.co.uk Final deadline for applications is Monday 6th January 2025 at 9.00am, however, candidates are encouraged to apply ASAP as preliminary shortlisting may begin before this date. Interviews to be held Friday 10th January 2025. Job Type: Part-time Pay: £12.26-£13.05 per hour Expected hours: 27 per week Benefits: Company pension Discounted or free food On-site parking Education: Bachelor's (preferred) Experience: Special education: 1 year (preferred) Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (preferred) Work Location: In person