Post Title: Teaching Assistant

Reporting to: Headteacher

Salary: £24796 - £25185 pro-rata

West Meadows Primary School is looking to recruit an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our team.

The successful candidate will ensure that all pupils are supported in their learning and development, enabling them to achieve their full potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.

· You will be passionate about learning

· You will be able to communicate your passion to children and colleagues alike

· You will be creative, imaginative, determined, resourceful and adaptable.

We welcome visits to the school. Please contact the school office on 01226 749164 to arrange a visit.

To recognise our employees’ contribution in delivering our vision and values, we offer lots of rewards to support them to thrive and grow, whatever their role.

HCAT offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits including:

• Membership of either the South Yorkshire Pension Scheme (Support Staff) or Teacher Pension Scheme (Teaching roles)
• Access to free Financial Advice
• Access to the VIVUP benefits website including Cycle to Work, car leasing and technology schemes and discounts on retailers, holidays, days out, etc.
• Free Flu Jabs available, discounted Local Gym and Health Clubs and access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice, physiotherapy, and weight management.
• Flexible working arrangements wherever possible
• Training and development opportunities

Supporting Documents:

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

Exposure Profile LOW.pdf

HCAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

If you are currently living overseas or have lived / worked overseas in the last five years please be aware that you will be required to provide an overseas criminal record check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.

Reporting to Headteacher

Duration of Post Permanent

Hours  30 hours term time + 2 INSET days

Salary Grade 2 £24796 - £25185 pro-rata

Start date 1st Jan 2026 or sooner if possible

Closing date 04/12/2025

Interview date TBC

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