Vacancy for Level 1 Teaching Assistant 

Salary: Grade 4, Point 3-5 (£15,882.81-£16415.80)

Hours of work: 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time plus one week)

We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at Stamford Welland Academy. You will work under the direction of the SENDCO, to enable access to learning for students and to aid the Class Teacher in the management of students and the classroom.

The Opportunity

• Working in a classroom environment enabling all children to reach their potential.
• Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
• Establish and maintain supportive relationships.
• Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.

The ideal candidate

• Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
  
•  Understands how children learn.
• Is skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
• Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust was formed in 2011 and 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 and has forged strong links within all these communities. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

Why work for us?

We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all our staff. As a large multi-academy trust, Meridian Trust provides a wide network of opportunities for collaboration and career development for both teaching and support staff. We offer all our staff a wide range of professional learning activities delivered through Meridian Learning including:

• School and Trust-led CPD and Trust-led professional networks
• A broad range of online, face-to-face and blended learning opportunities developed and delivered by Trust specialists
• Access to Teaching WalkThrus; a platform providing evidence-based teaching strategies broken down into granular steps
• Professional qualifications via Apprenticeships
• Curriculum Hubs and NPQs via Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Teaching School Hub
• Opportunities for coaching & professional supervision
• Opportunities to get into teaching through our outstanding ITT 

We promote and support employee wellbeing through regular wellbeing events, access to an online mindfulness programme and we provide free emotional and practical support 24/7 via our Employee Assistance Programme which delivers online health & wellbeing resources, counselling, mindfulness, skills coaching for line managers and financial, legal & practical support on a range of personal issues.

Other benefits of working for us include:

• Defined benefit pension schemes, providing a secure and guaranteed income on retirement.
• Tax-efficient cycle to work scheme       
• Childcare Account providing eligible employees with free or tax-free childcare
• Free eye tests via Eyecare vouchers and free flu vaccinations
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts and special deals on holidays, breakdown cover, everyday essentials, mobile phones, utilities and gym memberships
• Dell Advantage giving up to 20% discount on laptops, desktops and accessories.
• Discounted membership rates for Academy Leisure, Sawtry

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

Closing date for applications: 27th March 2026. Midday

Interviews will be held on: ongoing

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.