VACANCY FOR TEACHING ASSISTANT - 15 hours per week

TRUMPINGTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Required as soon as possible

This is a term-time only role – part-time (mornings only)

Monday to Friday, 9am to 12 noon with one hour of Midday Supervision each day from 12 - 1pm

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 4 - 5 (Level 1-2 TA) and Grade 3 (Midday Supervisor)

(£10,896 - £11,470 Actual Salary per year)

Would you like a job that will make you smile and where every day is different? If so, we have an exciting part-time opportunity to join our Teaching Assistant team at Trumpington Park Primary School!  You will be part of a very friendly team working in our wonderful classrooms supporting the children’s learning either on a whole class, small group or one-to-one basis. This will be a varied, fun and fulfilling role where you will be making a difference to the children’s learning, 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 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 weekly training for all Teaching Assistants at our school

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/Two.
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

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 roles, please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Visits are warmly welcomed – please contact the school office at Trumpington Park Primary School on 01223 491660 or email office@trumpingtonpark.org to arrange an appointment.

Closing date for applications: Monday 6th January 2025 (by midnight)

Interviews will be held on a rolling basis as applications are received.

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.