Teaching Assistant
Hatton Park Primary School, Cambridge, CB24 3DL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
15 July 2026 at 9am
Date listed
8 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,841.00 - £19,445.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale
Teaching Assistant job summary
Required from September 2026 - Level 2 Teaching Assistant
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (term-time only)
Salary for Level Two Teaching Assistant: £18,841 - £19,445 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grade 5 (Points 5-7)
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join Hatton Park Primary School. You will work closely with teachers and our teaching assistant team to provide high quality educational provision. In the role you will be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and leading group interventions. You will be making a valuable difference supporting the teaching and learning at our school and will enjoy being part of a supportive team. An element of your duties will also include midday supervision. You will be responsible to the Headteacher.
The opportunity
A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum
Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff - specialist training for all Teaching Assistants
Valuable experience if you are considering a career in teaching!
Term-time only position offering greater flexibility/work-life balance
The ideal candidate:
Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or Teaching Assistant qualification
Has some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One or Two
Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues
About Hatton Park Primary School
Hatton Park Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of the village community of Longstanton, Cambridge. Hatton Park Primary School is ideally situated within walking distance of the guided busway running from St Ives to Cambridge and is close to A14/M11 link roads. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.
About Meridian Trust
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
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
Opportunities to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
Support for mental health and wellbeing including online GP service through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
Cycle to work scheme
Defined local government 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 this role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 15th July 2026 by 9am
Rolling interviews may take place as applications are received. Early applications are recommended.
Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made - early applications are recommended.
Meridian 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.
Meridian 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
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.
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 Hatton Park Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 380 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk
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