Teaching Assistants - Level 1

Required from September 2026

Histon & Impington Park Primary School has vacancies for Teaching Assistant staff - these are term-time only roles with brilliant opportunities.

Up to 28.75 hours (Teaching Assistant) plus 2.5 hours (Midday Supervision) per week (some flexibility may be able to be offered)

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.40am to 3.25pm (core school hours)

Actual Salary: £16,154 - £16,667 (Grade 4, Points 3-5) Meridian Trust Support Salary Scale (Level 1 Teaching Assistant). This salary is based on 28.75 hours per week.

In addition, Midday Supervisor actual salary is £1,404 (Grade 3, Point 3) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale. This salary is based on 2.5 hours per week.

These are opportunities 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! 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 (4/5) or above

Will possess Level 2 Teaching Assistant qualification or a willingness to work towards this

Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and/or behavioural needs

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 Park Primary School

Histon & Impington Park 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 Brook Primary School, to ensure a consistent approach for all of our children and families within the community. Our location on our spacious school site with its bright, modern building and spacious outdoor area is a fantastic place to work and is within easy access into Cambridge city centre.

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: Friday 26th June 2026

Interviews will be held: Week beginning 29th June 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.