Teaching Assistant
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA22 days remaining to apply
Start date details
From September 2025
Closing date
26 August 2025 at 9am
Date listed
10 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Meridian Trust Support Staff Grades 4-5
Teaching Assistant job summary
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (core school hours) up to 25 hours per week Teaching Assistant plus an additional 6.25 hours Midday Supervisor. We can offer some flexibility with hours on this role with a minimum of 3 up to 5 days per week.
Salary: £13,674 - £14,560 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grades 4-5 (Level 1 - 2 Teaching Assistant) Salary based on 25 hours per week
Midday Supervisor salary: £3,365 - £3,418 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grade 3, Points 2-3 based on 6.25 hours per week
Would you like a fulfilling job where you will be making a real difference? If so, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Teaching Assistant team at Histon & Impington Brook Primary School! You will be part of a very friendly team working as a general Teaching Assistant as well as supporting some one-to one learning. This will be a varied role where you will need to be consistent and resourceful - a rewarding and vital role supporting the learning and well being of our children and you will see their progress every day! An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays and will also include midday supervision during the children’s lunchbreak.
The opportunity:
A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!
A job that is fun and will make you smile!
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 in work life
The ideal candidate:
Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent
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 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 including online GP service 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/.
Histon & Impington Brook Primary School is a busy and vibrant school where we encourage children to flourish across the curriculum and beyond. Our expectations are high and we are proud of all that our children achieve. We work very closely with our neighbouring Meridian Trust Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School.
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
For more information about this role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office at Histon & Impington Brook Primary School on 01223 712192 or email office@brookprimary.co.uk to arrange an appointment.
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 26th August 2025 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
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, as part of the 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.
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 Histon and Impington Brook Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Histon and Impington Brook Primary School website
Histon & Impington Brook Primary School in Cambridge provides a high quality of education for the children in its catchment area – it has a proven track record of excellent attainment and offers a rich and varied curriculum. We have a strong reputation in the local community and we are committed to providing the best education for the children in our school. You will be working with a very talented and hard-working team of staff who are all dedicated professionals – a key part of our ethos is collaboration and we enjoy working together to achieve the best possible outcomes for our children.
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