Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (maternity cover)

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  1 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 June 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: £18,697.00 - £20,251.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust, Grade 6 (Level 3 Teaching Assistant)

Teaching Assistant - Level 3 (maternity cover) job summary

Required from September 2026

This is a term-time only for a maternity cover - up to 31.25 hours per week

Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.15pm

Salary: £18,697 - £20,251 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grade 6 (Level 3 Teaching Assistant)

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 3 Teaching Assistant to join Bar Hill Primary School - this is for a maternity cover starting in September 2026. You will work closely with teachers and our teaching assistant team to provide high quality support for our children. The role you will include working with pupils on a one-to-one basis, leading group interventions and providing cover for teaching staff, when required. You will find this to be a rewarding role and you will enjoy being part of a welcoming and supportive team. 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!

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

The ideal candidate:

Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or equivalent alongside a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or working towards this)

Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team

Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

Bar Hill is a family of learner 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 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-qaulity 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 including an online GP service through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Defined 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/.

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.

Final closing date for applications: Wednesday 1st July 2026 by 9am

Rolling interviews will take place as applications are received. It is advisable to apply early.

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
• 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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