Teaching Assistant

Histon and Impington Brook Primary School; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Histon & Impington Brook Primary School in the Cambridge area is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated SENDCo and teaching team. The role is term-time only with a 25-hour TA contract and a separate Midday Supervisor contract.

You will deliver targeted interventions and support pupils with additional needs, within and beyond the classroom. The position offers flexibility, teamwork, and opportunities to contribute to children's progress, with a strong focus on safeguarding and

Qualifications

• Will possess GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4) or above.
• Experience of working with children, particularly in Key Stages One/Two.
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Adaptable and resourceful; understanding of safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality support for pupils who may have additional needs.
• Deliver targeted interventions and support inside and outside of the classroom.
• Adapt teaching resources to meet individual pupil abilities.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Experience with children

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4) or above

Job description

Required from November 2026

Level 1 Teaching Assistant (term-time only). There will be a separate Midday Supervisor contract attached to this role.

Hours of work: 25 hours (Teaching Assistant) and 6.25 hours (Midday Supervisor)

This role may also be available on a more flexible, part-time basis.

Working pattern: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 3.15pm

Actual Salary: £14,511 - £14,971 (Grade 4, Points 3-5) Meridian Trust Support Salary Scale (Level 1 Teaching Assistant).

In addition, Midday Supervisor actual salary is £3,627 (Grade 3, Point 3) Meridian Trust Support Staff Salary Scale.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our fantastic team at Histon & Impington Brook Primary School. As a Level One Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with our SENDCo team and class teachers to provide high quality support for pupils who may have a range of additional needs. You will enjoy making a valuable difference to learning and progress, delivering targeted interventions and supporting inside and outside of the classroom. The successful candidate will have the ability to adapt teaching resources to meet individual pupil abilities and be fun, creative and innovative in approach to enable our pupils to achieve their full potential. There will be a Midday Supervisor contract included in this role. 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:

• Willpossess GCSE English & Mathematics (Grade C/4) or above
• Will have experience of working with children, particularly in Key Stages One/Two
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team
• Can be adaptable and resourceful
• Has an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues

About Histon & Impington Brook Primary School

Histon & Impington Brook Primary School is a busy and vibrant school where we encourage children to flourish across the curriculum and beyond. Our expectations are high and we are proud of all that our children achieve. We work very closely with our neighbouring Meridian Trust Primary School, Histon & Impington Park Primary School.

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
• 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 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/.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd November 2026 by 9am

Interviews will be held: Week beginning 9th November 2026

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

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.