Teaching Assistant

Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,558.00 - £18,469.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale (Grade 4-5)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Required as soon as possible

25 hours (Teaching Assistant Level 1 or 2) plus 6.25 hours (Midday Supervision) per week (term-time only)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm

Actual Salary: £14,047 - £14,958 (Grade 4 Points 3 - Grade 5, Point 7) Meridian Trust Support Salary Scale (Level 1-2 Teaching Assistant).

In addition, Midday Supervisor actual salary is £3,511 (Grade 3, Point 3) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale.

This is an opportunity to make a real difference to the learning and progress of our pupils - this role is fixed term initially for one year, and will include one-to-one tutoring as well as supporting in our specialist provision, 'The Hive'. You will be adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and adaptable to children's needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school - you will work closely with our SENDCo and Teaching Assistant team to provide our children with the best possible educational opportunities and you will be part of a fantastic team! The role will also include a Midday Supervisor role during the children's lunch breaks. 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!

A job that is fun, flexible, creative 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

Valuable experience if you wish to go into teaching!

Term-time only position - offering greater flexibility in work life

The ideal candidate:

Will possess GCSE English & Mathematics (Grade C/4) or above

Will have experience of working with children, particularly in EYFS (although not essential)

Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team

Can be adaptable and resourceful

An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Histon & Impington Brook Primary School

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.

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

Opportunities 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 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 the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: Monday 11th May 2026 by 8am

Interviews will be held: Thursday 14th & Friday 15th May 2026

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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

About Histon and Impington Brook Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Histon and Impington Brook Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/histon-and-impington-brook-primary-school

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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