Required as soon as possible - Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant

This is a term-time only role – up to 30 hours per week with additional Midday Supervisor contract

Monday to Friday, core school hours are between 8.30am and 3.30pm

Salary: £16,409 - £17,472 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grades 4-5 (Level 1/2 Teaching Assistant) plus additional Midday Supervisor contract paid at £12.30 per hours (FTE)

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 Histon & Impington Park Primary School!  You will be part of a very friendly team working to support a child's learning. This will be a varied role where you will need to be consistent and resourceful - a rewarding and vital role in 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 a separate contract of thirty minutes of 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
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• Benefits of working for us

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/. 

Histon and Impington Park Primary School prides itself on being a friendly and welcoming school and is recently celebrating an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted inspection result.  Our broad, balanced and exciting curriculum meets the needs of all our children and we aim to provide our children with the best educational journey.  In September 2021, we converted to a through primary school from an infant school and will be delighted to welcome our first Year 6 cohort in September 2024.  Our new location on our spacious school site with its bright, modern building is a fantastic place to work with easy access into Cambridge city centre. 

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 31 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 the role, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office at Histon & Impington Park Primary School on 01223 568826 or email office@parkprimary.co.uk to arrange an appointment.

 Closing date for applications: Monday 15th December 2024 (by 9am)

Interviews will be held the Week of 15th December 2024

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.