Teaching Assistant (Level Two)
Lantern Community Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2WL7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 10am
Date listed
15 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £12,911.00 Annually (Actual) Meridian Trust Support Staff Pay Scale, Grade 5 TA and Grade 3 Midday Supervisor
Teaching Assistant (Level Two) job summary
This is a term-time only role - 17.5 hours (Teaching Assistant) plus 5 hours (Midday Supervisor) per week
Monday to Friday - Start and finish times to be agreed
Salary: £10,145 (Actual Salary per year) Grade 5 (Level 2 Teaching Assistant) plus £2,766 Grade 3 (Midday Supervisor)
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 The Lantern Community Primary School! You will be part of a very friendly team working to supporting a child's 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 wellbeing 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/.
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at the Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
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 32 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 The Lantern Community Primary School on 01353 664174 or email office@lanternprimary.org to arrange an appointment.
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd September 2025
Interviews to take place on Wednesday 24th September 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
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
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 Lantern Community Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 400 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lantern Community Primary School website
The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to. Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at The Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.
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