Job Description

Salary: National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates apply

Working hours: 36.25 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days INSET

Contract type: Fixed term for the length of the apprenticeship approx. 18 months

Start date: January 2026

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join us at The Meadows Primary Academy!

The role will be working under the supervision of Teaching Staff providing support and help with general classroom duties.

We can be flexible to help you achieve either a Level 3 EYP or TA qualification depending on experience/area of interest for the successful candidate.

The Meadows Primary Academy is an ambitious and inclusive community school with passion for delivering high quality education and our staff are innovative, hardworking and motivated.

At The Meadows, we aim to give our amazing children the very best. Our mission focuses on children, and adults, on the high expectations we have of our school community. Our 6 core values define our 'personal excellence' and are the backbone of our school. They guide our behaviour and drive everything we do

All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.

Join Shaw Education Trust - Support, Teach, Lead... Make the Remarkable Happen

At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you'll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person--whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our

people are our greatest asset

, and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve--our "precious cargo." We are proud to

"exactly like nothing else" and

bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where

integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive

.

If you have the heart, passion, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our incredible team.

Support. Teach. Lead. Belong. Thrive.

Together, let's make the remarkable happen.

We believe that every child holds the power to be extraordinary!

That belief drives everything we do across our growing family of Primary schools. United by a passion for excellence, we work collaboratively--drawing on the latest research and bold innovation--to create vibrant, inspiring learning experiences that help every child shine.

Shaw Education Trust offer the following employee benefits with your Teaching or Support Staff employment:

An excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (Support Staff) / Teachers Pension (Teaching Staff)

Support Staff only

based on working

full time, all year

- Generous holiday entitlement from your first day of employment (

37 days holiday

rising to 39 days

after 5 years' service including Bank Holidays) Access to Medicash Health & Wellbeing Plan: Enjoy health services designed to support your well-being. Free DiscountForTeachers Scheme for all staff (Support and Teaching), Exclusive discounts to save money with a wide selection of discounts and exclusive offers from hundreds of the biggest brands. Free Eye Tests Cycle to work scheme Access to our Institute of Education and fantastic opportunities to help you

grow, contribute

and

flourish

in your role and in the Trust.
We know

our people

are the key to our success and so we're committed to ensuring the

employment experience

at

Shaw Education Trust

is a

rewarding

one.

Safer Recruitment & Equal Opportunities Statement

The Meadows Primary Academy

is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment, click here to review Safeguarding and Pupil Protection Policy https://www.shaw-education.org.uk/our-trust/key-information

This position is subject to robust vetting procedures, including an online search for all shortlisted candidates, in line with our Trust's commitment to safer recruitment.

An enhanced criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), formerly known as the CRB, is required. You will be asked to disclose all relevant unspent and, where applicable, unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions, and convictions.

Shaw Education Trust

is an Equal Opportunities employer. We are fully committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection processes promote equality, diversity, and inclusion at every stage.

In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 7th November

Interview date: W/C 10th November (TBC)

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date as we review applications on an on-going basis and interviews may be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, therefore, we encourage early applications.

Successful candidates will be subject to a fully Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship

Work Location: In person