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Teaching Assistant

Green Meadows Academy

Leeds

Salary
£19,630–£20,257 a year (actual)(£26,016–£26,847 FTE)
Contract
Permanent
Applications close
4 Dec 2026

Job details

Salary
£19,630–£20,257 a year (actual)(£26,016–£26,847 FTE)Advert says: £26,016.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Grade B1 (Point 4-6) Actual salary: £19,630-£20,257
Location
Leeds
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Applications close
4 Dec 2026

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£26,016–£26,847 FTE

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About the role

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, please complete our application form.

  • 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. Please complete the attached link when submitting your application 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. .

About Green Meadows Academy

Employer name
Green Meadows Academy
Employer type
Special academy (sponsor led)
Address
Back Lane, Leeds, LS20 8LS

Part of a trust

Part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST

Green Meadows Academy is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. Learn more about the trust and what it's like to work there.

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Back Lane, Leeds, LS20 8LS

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Where this vacancy came from

Job reference
teaching-assistant-ce1b61b5-5ef0-490c-aded-477f70758493
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School
Posted by the original source
13 Sep 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs
8 Nov 2026

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