The role
The Governors would like to appoint an inspirational and dedicated teaching assistant to join an excellent team of staff committed to providing learning opportunities to the highest standards. The level 2 TA role will be working predominately within our KS1 Designated Provision.
Meadowside Primary School is a proud member of the Challenge Academy Trust (TCAT).
We are looking for a teaching assistant who:
1. Can work with and supervise individuals and groups of children under the direction/instruction of teaching &/or senior staff.
2. Understands the Early Years Framework and National Curriculum and its implementation.
3. Helps enable access to learning for all pupils and is inclusive of specific individual learning needs.
4. Has the ability to work effectively and contribute positively within a team environment.
5. Sets high expectations for the attitudes and behaviour of everyone.
6. Is able to work well in partnership with staff, governors and parents.
7. Is committed to their own professional development.
8. Has experience of working with children with additional needs in an education setting.
In return we can offer:
9. Friendly, enthusiastic children with great potential, who work hard and are well behaved.
10. A fully committed and extremely supportive staff, governors and leadership team.
11. Supportive and dedicated parents and carers.
12. A caring and positive learning environment and ethos.
13. Continuous professional development.
14. Opportunities to work collaboratively and share best practice with colleagues across our trust (The Challenge Academy Trust).
Further details and application forms are available from or our .
Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Mrs Claire Curtis, either by post or by email.
Meadowside is fully committed to all aspects of safeguarding; therefore, the successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service. Further details can be found at
The Challenge Academy Trust as an employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. The Challenge Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.
Key dates
Closing date: 15 January 2026
Shortlisting: 16 January 2026
Interviews: w/c 19 January 2026
Start date: As soon as possible
Key Info
Hours: 32.5 hours per week. Term time only + 1 week
Contract: Fixed Term – initially until August 2026