Teaching Assistant

MERIDIAN TRUST; Longstanton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational trust is seeking a part-time Teaching Assistant for Hatton Park Primary School in Longstanton. The role involves supporting children's learning, preparing resources, and supervising during lunch breaks. Candidates should have a minimum of GCSE English & Mathematics at Grade C (4/5) or equivalent, along with experience working with children in primary education. The position offers a salary between £12,361 and £13,163 with various benefits including professional development, health support, and pension schemes.

Benefits

Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities

Support for mental health and wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounts on various benefits

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting children in Key Stages One or Two.
• Ability to prepare teaching resources and classroom displays.
• Caring and patient attitude towards children's learning.

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning one-to-one as a Teaching Assistant.
• Prepare teaching resources and classroom displays.
• Supervise children during lunch breaks.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Resourcefulness

Teamwork

Understanding of child protection and safeguarding

Education

GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or equivalent

Job description

Would you like a fulfilling job where you will be making a real difference? If so, we have an exciting part‑time opportunity to join our Teaching Assistant team at Hatton Park Primary School! You will be part of a friendly team supporting children’s learning one‑to‑one or as a Level One or Level Two Teaching Assistant. This varied role requires consistency and resourcefulness and includes preparing teaching resources, classroom displays and midday supervision during lunch breaks.

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 staff – specialist training for all Teaching Assistants.
• Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above, or equivalent.
• Has some experience of supporting children in Key Stages One or Two.
• Will possess outstanding communication skills and can work well in a team.
• Demonstrates an understanding of child protection and safeguarding issues.

Meridian Trust is a values‑led organisation founded in 2011 and operating 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire. Hatton Park Primary School is a modern school with excellent facilities in the heart of Longstanton, Cambridge.

This is a part‑time, term‑time only role for 22 hours per week (Teaching Assistant) plus an additional Midday Supervisor role. Working pattern to be agreed.

Salary

Level One Teaching Assistant: £12,361 – £12,754 per year (Meridian Trust, Grade 4, Points 3‑5).

Level Two Teaching Assistant: £12,754 – £13,163 per year (Meridian Trust, Grade 5, Points 5‑7).

Midday Supervisor role: £1,383 – £1,404 per year (Grade 3, Points 2‑3 for 2.5 hours per week).

Benefits

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunity to jump‑start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team.
• Support for mental health and wellbeing, including an online GP service through our Employee Assistance Programme.
• 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.