Teaching Assistant - Level 1
Histon and Impington Brook Primary School, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, CB24 9JA25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Available from end of April 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
19 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £17,558.00 - £18,004.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Salary - Grade 4, Points 3-5
Teaching Assistant - Level 1 job summary
Required for the start of the Summer Term 2026
25 hours (Teaching Assistant - Reception Stage based) 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 - £14,493 (Grade 4, Points 3-5) Meridian Trust Support Salary Scale (Level 1 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, working to provide one-to-one and group support and teaching. You will be part of a fantastic team of teaching and support staff working in our Reception stage. 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. An element of your duties will also include preparation of fantastic teaching resources/class displays. 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 13th April 2026 by 9am
Interviews will be held: Thursday 16th & Friday 17th April 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
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
- 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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