Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job Title: TA1 Spinal Point 3 - 4
Salary: £17,844 - £18,124 per annum
Hours: 30
Location: Meadow Green Primary School
Permanent: Fixed Term Contract to end of academic year in the first instance.

The Governing Body and Headteacher at Meadow Green Primary School are looking to appoint a caring, committed and enthusiastic Grade 1 Teaching Assistant to support children in the classroom for 30 hours per week.

Relevant experience of working with and supporting pupils with complex needs would be desirable. The role will include working with children across a range of abilities and may involve working with children individually, as part of a group, or supporting children as part of a whole class.

Teaching Assistants may also be required to undertake a half-hour daily lunchtime duty as part of their role.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a strong team player who is independent and flexible to change
• Be an excellent practitioner
• Be hardworking and reliable
• Have previous experience of working with pupils in a school
• Be a good communicator with GCSE grade A-C/4-9 or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

In return we will offer:

• A warm, caring, supportive and positive working environment where all staff are valued
• A commitment to staff mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent relationships with parents and other stakeholders
• Opportunities for professional development

For further information please contact: Mrs W Magne, Office Administrator [email removed] [phone removed]

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: We are committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Friday 6th November 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 9th November 2026