Teaching Assistant - SEND including MSA

Meadowfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 0JY

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  November 2026

• Closing date

  21 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £18,326.00 - £18,884.00 Annually (Actual) Teaching Assistant Band A1/B1 Point 3 - 6 FTE £25,949 - £26,847. MSA Band A1 Point 3 FTE £25,949

Teaching Assistant - SEND including MSA job summary

Term-Time only. Part Time 27.5 hours per week and 3.75 hours per week MSA, Monday to Friday 8:45am-3:15pm

Make a difference every day as a Teaching Assistant-SEND in our caring and ambitious school community

Are you passionate about helping children thrive and reach their potential? We are looking for a caring and dedicated Teaching Assistant (SEND) to join our friendly and inclusive school community. This is a rewarding role where you will support children with additional needs to build confidence, develop independence and experience success in both their learning and wider school life.

The role also includes Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) duties, supporting pupils during lunchtime and helping to create a safe, positive and inclusive environment throughout the school day.

You will be part of a supportive SEND team, working alongside experienced colleagues and benefiting from guidance from our SENDCo and Assistant Headteacher. We work closely together, sharing knowledge, celebrating achievements and ensuring every member of the team feels valued and supported. Our SEND team delivers a range of enriching activities tailored to children's individual needs and interests, including sensory exploration, outdoor learning, cooking and life skills sessions. We are committed to ensuring all children can fully participate in school life, making adaptations where needed so that everyone can enjoy whole-school events, trips and enrichment opportunities.

As part of Red Kite Learning Trust, you will have access to excellent training and professional development opportunities to help you grow in your role and develop your career.

If you are enthusiastic about making a difference, building positive relationships and helping every child succeed, we would love to hear from you.

About our School

Meadowfield is a special place to work for those who want to make a meaningful difference in children's lives. We are a welcoming and inclusive school where every child is valued for who they are and supported to achieve their potential. Our child-centred approach recognises individual strengths, interests and needs, helping pupils to develop confidence, independence and the skills they need for the future. Guided by our motto, "Sowing Seeds for the Future", we create opportunities for children to learn, grow and succeed in ways that work for them.

Our staff team is warm, supportive and collaborative. We work closely together, sharing knowledge, ideas and expertise to provide the best possible support for our pupils. Positive relationships are at the heart of our school, creating an environment where children and staff feel respected, included and able to thrive.

The SEND team provides a range of enriching experiences tailored to pupils' individual needs and interests, including sensory activities, outdoor learning, cooking, life skills development and participation in whole-school events. We are committed to ensuring every child has opportunities to engage, belong and experience success as part of our school community.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 15.30%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about Meadowfield Primary School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will be:

• A caring and professional individual with experience of supporting the wellbeing and development of children and young people
• A compassionate, patient and adaptable person who understands that every child is unique and may need different types of support to succeed
• Committed to building positive, trusting relationships with pupils while maintaining high expectations and encouraging independence
• A clear and effective communicator with strong organisational skills, able to work positively with pupils, families and colleagues, balancing empathy with consistency and encouragement

Next Steps

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Carol Cooke at cookec@mps.rklt.co.uk.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Meadowfield Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 495 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Meadowfield Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meadowfield-primary-school

Meadowfield Primary is a special place to learn and work. We have a strong and large staff team who are dedicated to wanting the best outcomes for all of our children. We work closely with our Children's Centre and extended services team to provide many opportunities for the whole family to become involved in school life. We offer a range of after school provision including dance, football, martial arts, sewing, multi skills, art and cookery clubs to name a few.

We have an unswerving commitment to a child centred learning provision - we offer many off site and innovative learning experiences so that the children learn actively and achieve to their potential. Our motto is 'Sowing Seeds for the future' and we truly believe that here, at Meadowfield, we equip our children with the skills and knowledge to set them off on a path to lifelong learning...

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