Required from mid September 2026

This is a fixed term post until the end of February 2027

Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm (with half an hour earlier finish one day per week)

37 hours per week (term-time only)

Salary: £20,790 (Actual Salary) 

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic and well organised administrative assistant at Trumpington Park Primary School. You will be part of a small and friendly office team and your role will be busy and varied. Your work will include some reception duties, greeting visitors, answering emails and telephone calls, managing pupil records including attendance data, liaison with external agencies, maintaining pupil information records and assisting in the coordination of school events such as parents' evenings and school trips. 

The opportunity:

• A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference and valued as part of a team
• An opportunity to use a range of administrative skills
• Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff
• A term-time only position which offers more flexibility

The ideal candidate:

• A good educational background - GCSE qualifications or above
• Experience of working in a school or office environment
• Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

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

Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

Cycle to work scheme

Teacher's pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye tests 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/

ABOUT TRUMPINGTON PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL

Trumpington Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities serving a new community amid a wealth of exciting and inspiring opportunities. Trumpington Park Primary School is ideally situated within easy access of the M11 motorway, guided busway and close to Cambridge city centre. Our staff work together to provide a friendly, caring and safe community enabling children to flourish in their learning as well as supporting their physical, social and health development and education.

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 36 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 these roles please download the Applicant Information Pack below.  

 Closing date for applications is: Thursday 9th July by 8am

Interviews will take place the week beginning 13th July 2026

Please note that Meridian Trust may reserve the right to close the advert should a suitable appointment be made.  Early applications are recommended.

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.