Level 1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor
Crosshall Junior School, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 7GG8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
7 November 2025 at 8am
Date listed
27 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £6,725.00 Annually (Actual)
Level 1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor job summary
Vacancy for Level 1 Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor
Teaching Assistant - £5,619
Midday Supervisor - £1,106
Hours of work: 12.25 in total, 10 hours 5 minutes as Teaching Assistant and 2 hours and 10 minutes as Midday Supervisor.
Contract type: 38 weeks per year (term time only)
Fixed term until 31/08/2026.
We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisor, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at Crosshall Junior School! You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher, to enable access to learning for students and to aid the Class Teacher in the management of students and the classroom.
The Opportunity
- Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1, enabling all children to reach their potential.
- Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
- Establish and maintain supportive relationships.
- Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
- To supervise children during their lunch periods.
- Ensure the safety, welfare, physical and mental well-being of all pupils.
- Arrange and supervise activities, under direction of the Cover Manager.
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.
About Crosshall Junior School
Crosshall Junior School is a dynamic environment; no year is the same, as no group of children or individuals are the same. Last year (2024) we reached a momentous milestone as we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Crosshall. The school offers a consistent approach across the years and has high expectations. Children are nurtured and feel cared about, as demonstrated by our accreditation as the Flagship School: Centre of Excellence for Inclusion - the only school in the whole of the eastern region.
By the end of the Key Stage, we believe that our children are successful, more independent, happy and confident students, ready to become responsible citizens; they are more aware of what they would like to attain in the future and have the skills and know-how to Achieve their Dreams.
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 resource
- 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
To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Crosshall Junior School Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to our school to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to DBS clearance and two positive references.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Crosshall Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 371 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crosshall Junior School website
Crosshall Junior School is a co-educational day school catering for students between the ages of seven and eleven. Set in attractive grounds, the school is situated in Eaton Ford, St Neots and serves the surrounding community.
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