Teaching Assistant

Required from October 2026 - Level 2 Teaching Assistant Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm (term-time only)

Salary for Level Two Teaching Assistant: £19,463 - £20,086 (Actual Salary per year) Meridian Trust, Grade 5 (Points 5-7)

We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join Hatton Park Primary School. You will work closely with teachers and our teaching assistant team to provide high quality educational provision. In the role you will be supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis and leading group interventions. You will be making a valuable difference supporting the teaching and learning at our school and will enjoy being part of a supportive team.

An element of your duties will also include midday supervision. You will be responsible to the Headteacher.

A fulfilling and rewarding role where you will be making a difference to children’s learning!

An opportunity to use a range of skills in supporting children’s learning and the curriculum

Outstanding professional development opportunities for all our staff - specialist training for all Teaching Assistants

Valuable experience if you are considering a career in teaching!

Term-time only position offering greater flexibility/work-life balance

Will have achieved GCSE English & Mathematics Grade C (4/5) or above or Teaching Assistant qualification

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

At Hatton Park Primary School, we are a welcoming, ambitious, community-centred school where staff are valued, supported, and empowered to make a real difference in our children's lives and outcomes.

If you are looking for a school where your ideas are welcomed, your development is prioritised, and your wellbeing matters, Hatton Park Primary School offers a supportive, rewarding place to work. As part of Meridian Trust, we combine the close-knit feel of a community school with the opportunities and professional networks of a large, high-performing organisation.

Set within the vibrant and welcoming community of Longstanton, our school sits at the heart of local life. Our strong sense of community extends to our staff - we build positive relationships based on trust, respect, and a shared commitment to providing the very best for our children.

Our values - the 6

Rs - underpin not only our children’s experiences, but also how we work as professionals:

• Resilience - supporting one another through challenge and embracing continuous improvement

• Respect - valuing every member of our school community

• Responsibility - taking pride in our roles and the impact we have

• Reflectiveness - creating a culture of professional dialogue and growth

• Risk-taking - encouraging innovation and creativity in teaching and learning

• Relationships - building strong, supportive partnerships across staff, families and the wider community

Being part of Meridian Trust strengthens what we offer our staff. You will benefit from extensive professional development, strong leadership networks, access to high-quality training, and a culture where every member of staff is known, valued and supported.

At the same time, Hatton Park Primary School retains its own identity - we are proud of our inclusive ethos, our engaged families and our commitment to creating an environment where both children and staff can thrive. Collaboration sits at the heart of what we do - you will never be working in isolation, but as part of a wider team with shared expertise and ambition.

Joining Hatton Park Primary School…