Teaching Assistant

More than one location, Anglian Learning

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

Important

This teaching role is at more than one school in the trust. You can find out more in schools overview.

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per week Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 Months
• Pay scale: NJC Scale 3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Vacancy – Teaching Assistant – Fixed Term for 12 Months

We are seeking a Teaching Assistant to join The Meadow Primary School, part of AnglianLearning. You will work alongside the class teacher to enhance pupil learning and attainmentwhile promoting independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. It includes providing support topupils, both individually and in groups, to help them access the curriculum, engage in learning,and experience a sense of achievement.

Duties and responsibilities:

In conjunction with the classroom teacher, adapt lessons to meet the needs of individualchildren and small groups.

Take responsibility for delivering learning activities with small groups who would benefit froma different learning approach as agreed.

Support children with significant development needs, e.g. cognitive ability, SEMH, learningskills, etc. as directed Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if availableand prepare the classroom for lessons

Support teaching by maintaining records, tracking pupil progress, assisting in planning andassessment, organising resources, preparing materials, and helping manage behaviour.

Engage in ongoing professional development by reflecting on practice, liaising with schoolleaders, building relevant skills, and participating in appraisal procedures.

Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education,Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies and promote the safeguarding ofall pupils in the school

Requirements:

Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting

Experience working with children/ young people

Good literacy, numeracy and organisational skills

Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos andvalues of the school

Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equalityat all times.

What the school offers its staff

Please see main job pack for the list of benefits.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

TA Job pack for Meadow Primary School (2).pdf - 4.87 MB (opens in new tab)

About Anglian Learning

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: mthorpe@anglianlearning.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/anglian-learning

School Details

Meadow Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 207 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meadow Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadow-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Anglian Learning

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mthorpe@anglianlearning.org.

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