Teaching Assistant

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Green Meadows Academy in Guiseley is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support some of the most vulnerable learners. The role requires resilience, adaptability and excellent teamwork to thrive in a busy environment.

Hours are 32.5 per week, term-time only (+5 days). Actual salary is £19,630–£20,257; Pay Grade B1 (Point 4–6) £26,016–£26,847 (FTE). The Trust offers SEND training and genuine opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Resilience and calm under pressure in a busy school environment.
• Adaptability to meet complex medical or learning needs.
• Strong communication and team spirit within a supportive staff culture.

Skills

Resilience & Calm

Adaptability

Team Spirit

Job description

Teaching Assistant at Green Meadows Academy

Empower. Nurture. Thrive

Do you want to finish your workday knowing you’ve truly made a difference? At Green Meadows Academy, we don't just teach; we provide a lifeline of support for some of the most vulnerable and wonderful learners. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or someone with the right heart and a willingness to learn, we want to meet you.

Green Meadows Academy, part of the Wellspring Academy Trust, is a generic special school based on two sites and 4 partnerships - Green Meadows Primary and Green Meadows Secondary are both based in Guiseley.

Our partnership sites are based in the following schools;

• Rawdon St Peter’s Primary School.
• Benton Park High School.
• Allerton High School.

What You’ll Bring

• Resilience & Calm: You’re the steady hand in a busy environment.
• Adaptability: You can pivot your approach to meet complex medical or learning needs.
• Team Spirit: You’re a great communicator who thrives in a supportive staff culture.

What We Offer

• Salary: Pay Grade B1 (Point 4-6) £26,016 - £26,847 (FTE)
• Actual salary: £19,630-£20,257
• Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (+5 days). Perfect for work-life balance!
• Training: Specialised SEND training
• Growth: A genuine commitment to your professional development
• The Reward: A career filled with memories and milestones that you helped our pupils achieve.

There is no doubt that this job can be challenging at times, however the rewards are significant. If you want to make a difference to some of the most vulnerable learners in the community.

• Closing Date 4:00pm, Fri 4th Sep, 2026
• Interviews expected to be held on 9th September 2026
• Interview Assessment will include a classroom observation
• Start date ASAP

Wellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.

Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

All applicants need to complete the Equal Opportunities form. http://bit.ly/WATEqualOpportunities

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 records check from the country/countries you have resided in, if you are the preferred candidate for the post.