Teaching Assistant
West Meadows Primary School, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S74 9ET7 days remaining to apply
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
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
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 will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About West Meadows Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- 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
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 linda.johnson@hcacademytrust.education.
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