28 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    September 2025

  • Closing date

    5 June 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    7 May 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

£18,182.00 - £18,760.00 Annually (Actual)

Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Vacancy for Level 1 Teaching Assistant at The Bluecoat School!

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4, Points 3-5 (£18,182.59-£18,760)

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

This is a fixed term contract until August 2026

We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at The Bluecoat 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.

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.

The Bluecoat School

There has been a Bluecoat School here in Stamford for over 200 years, all our children and staff are proud to be part of the heritage of their town. The school has always been at the centre of our community, and it continues to be so. At The Bluecoat School, every member of our community is valued. Our differences are celebrated and we recognising these differences help us to grow and support each other. We pride ourselves on our inclusivity, aspirations, and ambition for all of our children. At The Bluecoat School, every voice is important and matters; every voice is heard and every new voice which joins us, strengthens our community.

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

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

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About The Bluecoat School

School type
Academy, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
143 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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