Teaching Assistant
West Meadows Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ET13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025 or earlier if possible
Closing date
22 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body at West Meadows Primary School are seeking to appoint a well-motivated, enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support children with additional needs. Applications are welcome from both experienced candidates as well as those seeking to start their career as a Teaching Assistant.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has good numeracy and literacy skills
- Experience of working in a primary school
- Can develop positive relationships with children
- Can work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities
- Proactively support positive behaviour
- Will support the needs of groups of children and individuals as this role will involve supporting children with specific needs.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer you:
- Enthusiastic, well behaved children who are eager to learn and succeed
- Highly committed, enthusiastic and professional staff
- Dedicated governors and supportive parents who care passionately about the school
- A happy and welcoming learning environment
Further details about the role
If you would like more information about the school or post, please speak with our Headteacher, Rebecca Marsh, on 01226 749164.
Completed applications should be e-mailed to westmeadows@smat.org.uk with the subject heading of the email being the school’s name and post title.
Please note that from September 2025, West Meadows will be a member of HCAT.
The closing date for all applications is: Midday on Thursday 22nd May 2025
This post is covered by the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006 and 2018 regulations. The preferred candidate for this post will therefore be required to complete a self-disclosure form.
Please note for this post you will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
In line with KCSIE 2024 and guidance from The Safer Recruitment Consortium, shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search.
Personal e-mail addresses i.e. Hotmail; Gmail; even if from a former manager/employer are not acceptable. Applicants must provide a business e-mail address for referees.
St Mary’s Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children and young people and expects all staff / volunteers to share this commitment.
St Mary’s Academy Trust welcomes applications from both genders and is committed to equal opportunities.
Any personal data collated will only be used for the purpose for which it is intended i.e the selection process and where required to carry out pre-employment checks, your data will be shared only with the recruitment panel, the data will be stored securely. If you are the successful candidate, your data will form part of your personal file. If you are unsuccessful your data will be retained and destroyed securely in 6 months.
Commitment to safeguarding
Keeping our children safe is of vital importance and we are strongly committed to safeguarding.
Safeguarding in school is everyone’s responsibility: all staff, governors and volunteers play their part in keeping our children safe. At West Meadows, we have a child-centred approach to safeguarding and seek to develop a clear understanding of the needs, wishes, views and voices of all of our children.
Our designated safeguarding lead is Miss Rebecca Marsh and our designated safeguarding governor is Mrs Paula Wardle. Our deputy safeguarding leads are Miss K. Jobling (SENDCo), Miss K. Galbraith (Assistant Headteacher) and Mrs C. Maree (PSA).
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
About West Meadows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 230 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- West Meadows Primary School website
- Email address
- westmeadows@smat.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01226749164
West Meadows Primary School.
At West Meadows Primary School we strive to create a secure and happy environment which inspires high aspiration, success in all areas and creates memorable experiences. The happiness and well-being of all of our children is at the centre of everything we do. Through hard work and respecting ourselves and others, we develop and strengthen our wonderful, supportive West Meadows family. Our school’s life is underpinned by our inclusive motto, ‘Aim High, Succeed, Be Happy.’
Arranging a visit to West Meadows Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email westmeadows@smat.org.uk.
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