Level 1 Teaching Assistant

VACANCY FOR LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASISSTANT

Salary: Meridian Trust Support Staff, Grade 4 Points 3 £18,705 (£24,796 FTE)

Hours of work: 32.5 hours a week, Monday 08:00-16:00, Tuesday -Friday 08:00-14:45. 39 Weeks per year (Term-Time + Training days)

We have an exciting vacancy to join our team as a Level 1 teaching assistant. You will be assisting the classroom teacher in the support and inclusion of children and to support access to learning for students and encourage interaction and independence.

The Opportunity

Supervise the activities of individuals or groups of children to ensure their safety and welfare

Establish and keep supportive relationships with individual students or small groups to ensure they understand and can achieve the tasks

Undertake support activities as needed, e.g., photocopying, mounting displays, filing, etc

Support students in respect of local and national learning strategies e.g., literacy, numeracy, KS3, KS3, as directed by the teacher

The ideal candidate

Good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language and Maths

Experience of supporting children in a classroom environment

Good written and oral communication skills

Some understanding of the education system

Some understanding of phonics, numeracy, and literacy development

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/.

About Nene Park Academy

Nene Park Academy is an educational community whose philosophy embraces the challenges of academic excellence, responsibility and leadership, spiritual awareness and participation in a wide variety of activities, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of our journey.

Based in the heart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of Meridian Trust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a ‘Good’ provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted ‘pupils know there are high expectations for their achievement and attendance. They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,’ and that ‘trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.’

Academic excellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of the students are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for the challenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encourage students to explore their identity and strengths, and provide the expertise that helps them to transform individual talents into accomplishments - accomplishments which will make them valued and respected in an increasingly complex world.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates over 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

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

Closing date for applications is: 2nd September 2026

Interview to take place on: 10th September 2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applications will be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment

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.