Teaching Assistant

Required from January 2027. Level 1 Teaching Assistant at Histon & Impington Park Primary School. There will be a separate Midday Supervisor contract attached to this role. This is a fixed term contract until the end of the academic year. Hours of work: 28.75 hours (Teaching Assistant) and 2.5 hours (Midday Supervisor) Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.40am to 3.25pm (term-time only) Actual Salary: £16,687 - £17,217 (Grade 4, Points 3-5) Meridian Trust Support Salary Scale (Level 1 Teaching Assistant). In addition, Midday Supervisor actual salary is £1,451 (Grade 3, Point 3) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale. This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team at Histon & Impington Park Primary School. As a Level One Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with our SENDCO, teaching assistant team and class teachers to provide high quality support for pupils who may have a range of additional needs. You will enjoy making a valuable difference to learning and progress, delivering targeted interventions and supporting inside and outside of the classroom. The successful candidate will have the ability to adapt teaching resources to meet individual pupil abilities and be fun, creative and innovative in approach to enable our pupils to achieve their full potential. There will be a Midday Supervisor contract included in this role. 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 Key Stages One/Two
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable and resourceful
• Has 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 extremely closely with our partner 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 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 23rd November 2026 by 9am Interviews will be held: Week of 23rd November 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.