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Teaching Assistant

West Meadows Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ET

This job expired on 4 December 2025 – see similar jobs

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 November 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: Mon - Fri 30hrs per week, term time plus 2 INSET days
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24796 - £25185

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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) orTeacherPension 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

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.

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

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be taken up prior to interview.

This job post has expired.

About West Meadows Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Meadows Primary School website
• Email address: linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education
• Phone number: 01226 749164
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-meadows-primary-school-barnsley

At West Meadows Primary School, we are committed to providing an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where every child can thrive. We believe that all children, regardless of their individual needs, deserve an education that empowers them to reach their full potential. If you're looking for a school where safety, happiness and future opportunities for all our learners are at the heart of everything we do, then West Meadows is the school for you.

Arranging a visit to West Meadows Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education.

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