At a Glance
- Tasks: Support students in their learning journey and help them reach their full potential.
- Company: Join Meridian Trust, a leading academy trust dedicated to quality education.
- Benefits: Gain teaching experience, access mental health support, and enjoy discounts on everyday essentials.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while kickstarting your career in education.
- Qualifications: GCSE or equivalent in English Language and a passion for helping children learn.
The predicted salary is between 21500 - 23000 £ per year.
Vacancy for Level 1 Teaching Assistant
Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.
We currently have a vacancy for a passionate, creative and dedicated Teaching Assistant, who thrives on helping students realise their potential at Stratton School.
You will work under the direction of the Class Teacher, to enable access to learning for students and to aid the Class Teacher in the management of students and the classroom.
The Opportunity
- Supervise activities for small groups or 1:1, enabling all children to reach their potential.
- Encourage and promote the inclusion and acceptance of all students.
- Establish and maintain supportive relationships.
- Join a dedicated, enthusiastic team, within a supportive MAT.
- The Ideal Candidate
- Holds a good educational background with GCSE or equivalent in English Language.
- Understands how children learn.
- Is skilled at developing children’s self-esteem and motivation so that they become resilient, independent learners.
- Has excellent communication skills and is able to develop and sustain positive relationships with pupils.
- 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.
Benefits
- 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: 09/07/2026
- Interviews will be held on: w/c 13/07/2026
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.
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