Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

ITT support

Wellbeing resources

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

On-site parking

Discounts

Job summary

Weldon Village Academy, part of Meridian Trust, is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support teachers and pupils. The role focuses on enabling access to learning, encouraging interaction and independence, and helping students become resilient and independent learners.

The successful candidate will join a dedicated team in a values-led trust, with opportunities for development and a commitment to pupil achievement.

Qualifications

• GCSE English Language or equivalent
• Understands how children learn
• Skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation
• Excellent communication and ability to build positive relationships with pupils

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1, 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

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding how children learn

Independent learner development

Education

GCSE English Language

Job description

Vacancy for Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Salary: Grade 4, Point 3-5

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Term time plus 5 dedicated staff training days (39 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our growing school, which opened in September 2023. This is a unique opportunity to play a key part in instilling the virtues and values that will permeate Weldon Village Academy for decades to come; to get it right from early in the life of our school.

This role is to assist the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of children. To support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence. The role of Teaching Assistant is a vital but complex one; offering support and encouragement when needed, working alongside the teacher to make work accessible and relevant, but also ensuring that students work as independently as possible and can grow and thrive.

The successful candidate will have an uncompromising commitment to student achievementwith a mind-set that all young people can experience success. Weldon Village Academy is a schoolwhere every member of staff makes a profound difference to the life chances of young people and you will have the rare opportunity to build something incredible.

Weldon Village Academy is at the heart of the community and a school where every child is known, valued and supported, values intrinsic to Meridian Trust Schools.

The Opportunity

• Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1, 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 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 role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 28/09/2026

Interviews will be held on: 02/10/2026

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.