Teaching Assistant

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Meadowcroft School

• Wakefield
• Permanent

Salary: £25,115.37 per annum

Hours:

42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday

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Job Title:
Teaching Assistant

Location:

Meadowcroft School, Wakefield, WF1 4AD

Hours:

42.5 hours per week | Monday–Friday | Mon, Tue, Wed 8am - 4.30pm, Thurs 8am- 5.30pm, Fri 8am- 3.30pm
Salary: £25,115.37 per annum (not pro rata)

Contract:

Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:
October
2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

Looking for a career where you can truly change lives?

At Meadowcroft School, every day brings the opportunity to help children and young people with Autism and additional learning needs build confidence, discover their strengths and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

As a Teaching Assistant, you'll be far more than classroom support. You'll inspire, encourage and empower pupils to overcome challenges, develop independence and celebrate successes, both big and small.

Working alongside experienced teachers, therapists and a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you'll help create a safe, nurturing and engaging environment where every child can flourish. Whether you're already working in education or bringing valuable experience from care, youth work or support services, we'll provide the training, guidance and development opportunities you need to build a rewarding career with real purpose.

If you're passionate about making a positive difference and want to be part of something truly meaningful, we'd love to hear from you.

• Support pupils on a one-to-one basis, in small groups and within the classroom to help them engage in learning and achieve their individual goals.
• Work alongside teachers to deliver creative, engaging and personalised learning experiences.
• Encourage pupils' communication, confidence, emotional wellbeing and independence.
• Help implement Individual Education Plans (IEPs), Behaviour Support Plans (BSPs), Communication Profiles and personalised learning strategies.
• Create positive, trusting relationships that help pupils feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Support pupils during outdoor learning, educational visits and enrichment activities.
• Prepare learning resources and adapt activities to meet individual needs.
• Contribute to a calm, structured and inclusive learning environment.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, therapists and the wider multidisciplinary team to achieve the very best outcomes.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and young people.

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience supporting children or young people with Autism, SEND or additional learning needs (desirable).
• Is patient, caring and passionate about helping every child succeed.
• Can build positive, trusting relationships with pupils and colleagues.
• Is resilient, adaptable and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is proactive, organised and eager to learn.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Meadowcroft School is an independent specialist day school across four sites in Wakefield, providing highly personalised education for children and young people with a range of complex needs.

At Meadowcroft, we believe every young person should have the opportunity to Belong, Thrive and Succeed. Our four specialist provisions offer different pathways, enabling us to create the right environment, curriculum and support around each individual pupil.

Relationships are at the heart of our work. Through small classes, skilled and committed staff, and close…