General Teaching Assistant

Meadowside Academy, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 0SL

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, TTO + 5 training days
• Contract type: Fixed term - End Date 20th July 2026
• Actual salary: £15,590.47 per annum - £16,083.48 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Work with teaching staff to support teaching and learning by working with individuals orsmall groups of pupils, under the direction of teaching staff.

May be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan.

May work in the classroom or approved location within the school.

Access to support and guidance as required

Work with children who have a range of SEND.

To undertake specific work with individua

What the school offers its staff

Meadowside Academy is a happy and supportive academy situated in Knaresborough.

Meadowside Academy is part of the Elevate Multi-Academy Trust. The Trust prides itself onachieving high standards which are well above the national average. Meadowside Academy islooking for a General Teaching Assistant to join the team and continue driving strong standards.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to join a dedicated, inspirational team that arecommitted to delivering high standards and the best education possible for our children. We areseeking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant to work with teachers to support the teachingand learning of individuals or small groups of children under the direction of the teaching staff.

Further information can also be found on the academy websitehttps://www.meadowsideacademy.org/.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

MEAD Job Description.pdf - 178 KB (opens in new tab)

About Meadowside Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 205 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadowside Academy website
• Email address: admin@meadowsideacademy.org
• Phone number: 01423866207
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadowside-academy

Our vision is for all children to feel happy, confident and supported. They will enjoy a creative and captivating curriculum that inspires them to reach their full potential.

We believe that when children feel safe, happy and supported, they can achieve amazing things. Our school thrives on a culture of high expectations where every member of our dedicated team is committed to making a real difference to the children in our care. As part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust, we ensure that children 'Keep Up, not Catch Up'. This means that they have every opportunity to meet and exceed age related expectations; our teaching approach ensures that every child has the support and challenge to achieve their potential.

Our approach to the curriculum is fun, exciting and engaging. Parents are regularly invited to share children's learning during our curriculum landings and at other opportunities throughout the year. Our learning is based around the National Curriculum and the early Learning Goals, but our approach is for the children to be involved in shaping their learning, asking questions and challenging themselves. We have exceptionally high expectations for children's learning across the curriculum, and we are committed to developing a passion for learning as well as creativity and a sense of responsibility for our world. Outdoor learning is very important to us at Meadowside and all children regularly take part in Forest Schools sessions.

Arranging a visit to Meadowside Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@meadowsideacademy.org.

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