Teaching Assistant

Contract Type

Contract

Hours

Full time

Disability Confident

No

Closing Date

01/07/2026

About this job

The Meadows Primary Academy is looking for a motivated and caring Teaching Assistant to join their wonderful team.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in and out of the classroom to help them achieve their full potential.
• Work closely with teachers to ensure the delivery of engaging and inclusive lessons.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and supportive school culture.
• Provide specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the nursery classroom to support pupils in relation to their individual abilities.

Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)
• Support Staff only based on working full time, all year
• Generous holiday entitlement: 37 days from first day, rising to 39 days after 5 years (incl. Bank Holidays)
• Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan, providing health services designed to support your well being.
• Free Discount for Teachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching).
• Exclusive discounts and offers from hundreds of brands.
• Free Eye Tests.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to our Institute of Education and opportunities to grow, contribute and flourish in your role.
• Access to a full range of courses both in house and professionally accredited.
• Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.
• Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
• Participation in peer reviews.
• Access to a suite of online courses.
• Placement projects within our family of schools.

Salary: £21,508 - £22,193

Working hours: 36.25 hours per week, Term time plus 5 days

Contract type: Fixed term for 1 year