Required to start from September 2026

The Lantern Community Primary School has vacancies for Teaching Assistant staff to start in the new academic year - these are term-time only roles with brilliant opportunities.  

Various hours available - up to 30 hours per week 

Actual Salary (based on 30 hours per week): £16,587 - £17,949 (Grades 4-5, Points 3-7) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale

We currently have vacancies for the new academic year at The Lantern Community Primary School - various hours are available and these are term-time only posts. These are opportunities to make a real difference to the learning and progress, working to provide one-to-one and group support for our pupils . You will be part of a fantastic team of teaching and support staff.  You will enjoy adapting teaching resources, thinking of new ways to learn, being fun and creative in your approach and being adaptable to pupils' needs. Our Teaching Assistants are highly valued in our school – you will work closely with our SENDCo and Teaching Assistant team to provide our pupils with the best possible educational opportunities.  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 (4/5) or above

·        Will possess a Teaching Assistant qualification or show a willingness to work towards this

·        Experience of supporting pupils with SEND and/or behavioural needs

·        Possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team

·        Can be adaptable and resourceful

·        An understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About The Lantern Community Primary School

The Lantern Community Primary School is a busy and vibrant school based in the beautiful historic city of Ely and our aim is to ensure that children shine their light in each community they belong to.  Our curriculum enables the children to develop their own learning and shape their own understanding as they use prior learning to embed and secure new skills and knowledge. We are fortunate at the Lantern to have excellent facilities and a modern, bright school which facilitates the children’s learning opportunities.

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

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 or Teacher's Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits including free eye tests and flu vaccinations

Discounts on a range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore or range of employee 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 29th June 2026 by 9am

Interviews will be held: Week beginning 29th June 2026.

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.  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.