Teaching Assistant

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/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

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.