Teaching Assistant L1

Greater Peterborough UTC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Free on-site parking

Eyecare vouchers

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Tea and coffee

Sick pay

Annual leave

Job summary

Meridian Trust's Greater Peterborough UTC seeks a Teaching Assistant to support classroom learning and inclusion. You will assist the teacher, help students access learning, and supervise activities to foster independence and interaction.

The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in English and Maths, a Level 1+ TA qualification (or willingness to pursue), and proven ability to build positive student relationships with awareness of child protection issues.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English Language and Maths are required.
• Level 1 or above Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Experience of supporting students in a classroom with diverse needs.
• Able to form positive relationships with students and awareness of child protection issues.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic, reliable member of the team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of students.
• Support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence.
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students.
• Support students to understand instructions, concentrate, use equipment and motivate the student as needed.
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them in a professional way, according to individual needs.
• Contribute to the management of student behaviour.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Motivated

Relationship building

Child protection awareness

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Teaching Assistant qualification level 1+

Job description

The Opportunity

• Assist the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of students
• Support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence
• Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of students
• Support students to understand instructions, concentrate, use equipment and motivate the student as needed
• Establish constructive relationships with students and interact with them in a professional way, according to individual needs
• Contribute to the management of student behaviour
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students

The Ideal Candidate

• Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths
• Level 1 or above Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards this
• Experience of supporting students in a classroom environment, including those with a range of learning needs
• Able to make and sustain positive relationships with studentsAwareness of child protection issues
• Strong team player and possess good communication skills
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic who can be a committed and reliable member of our team

Benefits of working for us include:

• Extensive CPD opportunities both within GPUTC and the wider trust
• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

About Greater Peterborough UTC-

We are proud to be Peterborough's first STEM school, with expertise in STEM subjects, giving young people the change to follow a unique and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work. Our £25 million campus was opened in September 2016 and rapidly established itself as one of the highest performing schools in the area. Our campus includes industry standard workshops and IT design studios, as well as specialist science labs and state of the art digital engineering equipment. We are the area's leading educational establishment for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future, specialising in education for the tech-savvy workforce required for the evolving modern world, in fact 80% of our leavers continue to study or work in STEM.

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

Closing date for applications: 14 October 2026

Interviews will be held on: 19 October 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.