Teaching Assistant

The Meadows; Leek; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A special education institution in Leek is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students with special educational needs. The role requires a candidate who is passionate about children's progress and can work effectively within a dedicated team. The position offers a competitive salary of £25,989 - £27,254 FTE, with opportunities for professional development. Applications close on 4th January 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Passion for working with children with special educational needs.
• Ability to contribute to a supportive classroom environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning and well-being in a special education setting.
• Promote and develop the school’s vision and ethos.
• Work collaboratively with parents and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to students' well-being

High expectations for learners

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or SEN

Job description

Teaching Assistant at The Meadows School

Job Reference #: EDV/2025/MS/81362

Location: Springfield Road, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 6EU

Contract Type: Temporary

Contract Term: Full‑Time

Salary: £25,989.00 - £27,254.00 Annually (FTE)

Grade 5: £25,989 - £27,254 whole year

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 4th Jan 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): Week Commencing 12th January 2026

About this Role

The Meadows School - Teaching Assistant

Grade 5, £25,989 - £27,254, whole year, 32.5 hours per week.

Temporary until 19th July 2026.

The Meadows School is a generic Special School providing high quality education to young people with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. The school has expertise in working with those who have complex needs in terms of their physical and sensory development, communication and interaction, as well as those with more moderate cognition and learning difficulties. The school provides education to over 130 students aged between 11 and 19 from Staffordshire, Cheshire, Derbyshire and Stoke on Trent. The school is organised through a combination of chronological age, key stages and learning needs.

The school is part of the Manor Hall Academy Trust and forms a Federation with Springfield School, a generic primary Special School.

Key Attributes

We are looking for individuals who have a passion for children with SEN and are:

• Passionate about seeing students make excellent progress in a Special School environment
• Motivated, with high expectations for all learners
• Committed to working with the whole school community
• Able to contribute to life beyond their classroom

We would expect the successful candidate to:

• Hold the students’ well‑being and learning at the centre of all they do.
• Have good interpersonal skills, high standards and expectations.
• Effectively promote and develop the vision, aims and ethos of the school.
• Commit to working in partnership with parents and other agencies.
• Undertake training and implement new initiatives.

In turn we can offer:

• Happy children who are eager to learn
• A caring team of colleagues who are committed to providing the best for our pupils
• Excellent relationships with parents and LAC
• A commitment to continued professional development

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the school for further information on [e-mail] or phone [phone].

All applications need to be made using the web portal www.mynewterm.com

Applications close on 4th January 2026, midnight.

Interviews w/c 12th January 2026.

To learn more about Manor Hall Academy Trust please follow the link to the website.

Manor Hall Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will be appointed subject to Enhanced DBS and pre‑employment checks, including right to work, confirmation of appropriate qualifications and professional references.

Please also note that if you are shortlisted for the role, we may conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on the shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which may indicate that you are unsuitable to work with children, and that we may want to explore with you at interview.

Please follow the link to access The Meadows School website www.themeadows.manorhall.academy for policies and details of Safeguarding, Safer Recruitment, Online Searches, Data Protection and Disclosure of a Criminal Conviction.

Contact Details

Dr Kathryn Taylor

01538 225060

[e-mail]

Related Documents

• TeachingAssistant‑Special‑School…pdf
• The Meadows Safeguarding Polic…pdf