Student Support Assistant at The Ferrers School
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Job Reference # EDV/2025/FS/55066
Location Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden, Northamptonshire, NN10 8LF
Contract Type Permanent
Contract Term Full-Time
Salary £24,638.28 - £27,621.78 Annually (Actual)
Closing Date 11:59pm, 14th Sep 2025
Start Date September 2025
Positions Available 1
Interview Date(s) TBC
About this Role
Vacancy for Student Support Assistant
Salary: Grade 7 Points 12-19 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.
Hours of work: 37.00 hours per week, 39.00 weeks per year
We are now looking to appoint a Student Support Assistant within our Pastoral Team who shares our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidate as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of our wider Meridian Trust family.
The opportunity
* A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team providing administrative and pastoral support to the house leadership and promote positive behaviour of all students.
The ideal candidate
* Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
* Experience of administration background, education and working with young people
* Able to make positive relationships with children, parents, staff and outside agencies
* Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
* Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
* Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
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.
Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to:
* 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
Closing date for applications: 14th September 2025 midnight
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.
Related Documents
* Recruitment-Pack-SSA---The-Fer..docx
Contact Details
Michelle Page - HR Officer
01933313411
MPage@theferrers.org
The Ferrers School
Queensway, Higham Ferrers, Rushden
Northamptonshire
NN10 8LF
01933313411
recruitment@theferrers.org
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* Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
* Experience of administration background, education and working with young people
* Able to make positive relationships with children, parents, staff and outside agencies
* Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
* Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
* Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
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.
Salary: Grade 7 Points 12-19 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.
Hours of work: 37.00 hours per week, 39.00 weeks per year We are now looking to appoint a Student Support Assistant within our Pastoral Team who shares our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidate as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of our wider Meridian Trust family. The opportunity
* A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team providing administrative and pastoral support to the house leadership and promote positive behaviour of all students., Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -
* 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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