Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Bar Hill Community Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DY

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st December 2025

• Closing date

  3 November 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  16 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,559.00 - £18,116.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale - Grade 4 (Points 3 -5)

Teaching Assistant - Level 1 job summary

This is a term-time only role - 31.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm

Salary: £17,559 - £18,116 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grade 4 (Level 1 Teaching Assistant)

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 Bar Hill Primary School! You will be part of a very friendly team working as a general Teaching Assistant supporting class teachers in their roles with small group work and pupil interventions. This is 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 working with children

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/.

Bar Hill Primary School is a family of learners situated in the heart of the Bar Hill community in Cambridge - the school provides an inclusive learning experience where everyone’s voice is welcomed and valued. Our children move along their learning journey both academically and socially with confidence, courage and humility. As part of the Meridian Trust, Bar Hill Primary School promotes collaborative working across the whole Trust in addition to providing outstanding professional development opportunities for all staff.

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 Bar Hill Primary School on 01954 273305 or email office@barhillprimary.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: 3rd November 2025 by 9am

Interviews will be held the week of 3rd November 2025.

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

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

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.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Bar Hill Community Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 252 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bar Hill Community Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bar-hill-community-primary-school

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