Graduate Assistant

About this role

Graduate Assistant

Job overview

Salary: UQTS - Meridian Trust Unqualified Techer Pay Range (starting at £23,732)

Hours: Core school hours - 39 weeks

Ready to make a difference in the dynamic world of education? We are seeking a talented Graduate Assistant to join us.

It is a very exciting time for North Cambridge Academy. We are growing in student numbers and expanding our team of support staff. We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated Graduate Assistant, who is passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people.

This role would be suited to someone who has recently graduated and is willing to gain experience in education. North Cambridge Academy offers excellent CPD training and the Meridian Trust has a very strong track record of supporting graduates into qualified teaching positions should this be their chosen pathway.

North Cambridge Academy is an inclusive school, serving a diverse community. We would be very interested to hear from candidates who are passionate about their area of expertise and who are capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents, and colleagues. The role has a significant impact on our young people and your passion could be inspirational.

The Opportunity

• To work collaboratively within a vibrant department.
• To teach challenging and enjoyable lessons across all key stages.
• Encourage pupils to take a responsible and conscientious attitude to their own work and study.

The ideal candidate

• Be a positive team player, willing to step in and help out where needed and believe in the importance of team work and a collaborative approach
• Has good educational background.
• Understands and is committed to teaching standards.
• Has high personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.
• Is an excellent communicator with great interpersonal skills.
• Has a positive, enthusiastic and professional approach towards work.

About North Cambridge Academy

North Cambridge Academy opened in 2013. We are located in Cambridge and we are a growing school at the heart of its diverse community where every child is known, valued and supported. Our values are to ensure that every child is Hardworking, Ambitious, Creative, Confident and Kind. The school’s purpose is to make sure every child is known and valued, every child is supported to achieve in all areas at the highest level and to empower every child to become a successful and confident learner.

Our school has been categorised as ‘Good’ by Ofsted since 2015 and holds the Learning Outside the Classroom Gold Award, Gold Schools Games Mark and the International School Award. Ofsted cited that pupils confirmed that the school’s pledges are at the heart of what makes North Cambridge Academy unique. Pupils at the school said that they feel safe, and they reported that they could talk to any member of staff if they had a concern. For more information about North Cambridge Academy please click here

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 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/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 2nd November 2025 - 9am

Interviews will be held on: Shortly after closing date of this advert.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders act as the work brings employees into contact with children who are regarded by the Act as a vulnerable group. Applicants for school based jobs must, therefore, disclose all spent and unspent convictions when prompted to do so.

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.