The Meadows is a nurturing small school where our family ethos creates a sense of belonging, a pride in our community and compassion for everyone in our school family. We strive to enable all children to be successful, both personally and academically. We do this by providing them with an innovative, inspiring and inclusive curriculum where all learners become independent and resilient and have the possibility to exceed their potential. Our curriculum, alongside a range of enrichment opportunities, are thoughtfully designed to enable our children to develop and retain a deep understanding of what they have learnt so that they are prepared for the next phase in their learning journey. Our motto is "Learning by caring and sharing." This is something we are passionate about. We are committed to developing our children into reflective, tolerant and respectful global citizens of the future. We believe that a successful lifelong learner is one who cares about their education as well as caring for others around them: they are able to share resources, ideas and their knowledge with enthusiasm. At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role has the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you will be part of something truly meaningful. Our values - opportunity, integrity, community, and equity - guide everything we do. Our vision is "Opening doors to the world through the power of learning." We bring this to life through our mission: working together to inspire communities where every school is valued, every voice matters, and every learner thrives. We are a dynamic and growing family of primary, secondary, and special schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our people are our greatest asset, and we are deeply committed to their development through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent development programmes, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals. We champion wellbeing, value every voice, and foster 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 a strong professional community drive success. Every academy within our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital role in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures. If you have the passion, dedication, and drive to help shape lives and create futures filled with promise, we would love you to join our team. Together, let's make the remarkable happen. We believe every child has the potential 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. Our Trust-wide, evolving 3D Primary Curriculum and forward-thinking Digital Strategy are crafted to spark curiosity, fuel imagination, and immerse children in energetic, meaningful learning. We are building more than just knowledge-we're nurturing confidence, creativity, and a deep love of learning. Our schools are caring, stimulating places where children feel safe, empowered, and fully prepared for the journey ahead. We know just how crucial these early years are! Research shows that the quality of primary education has the single greatest impact on a child's academic growth-and their social and emotional development too, but we also know we are not in this alone. A child's earliest experiences, shaped by strong partnerships between home, preschool, and school, form the foundation for lifelong success. That's why we value our families as essential partners in every step of the journey. Unlike other MATs, we embrace the diversity of our schools and communities, and we support each one to develop bespoke programmes of study that reflect their unique context-programmes that help children explore deeper, think bigger, and dream bolder. Our pledge is simple and powerful: to enable every child to thrive.

Grade 4 £25,186-£25,989 FTE Pay Award Pending Permanent The Meadows Primary School The Meadows Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our committed and friendly team! We welcome applications from individuals who care about people and can form strong relationships. They will nurture, support, and encourage our pupils to engage in active play and develop strong social skills. The role will be 5 mornings a week including 1 hour lunch cover., 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. Colleagues within the Trust benefit from: Access to a full range of courses both in-house and professionally accredited. These courses include a variety of the National Professional Qualifications and the Early Carer Teacher Programme delivered by Shaw Education Trust as a delivery partner for Ambition Institute.
Experienced leadership and subject-specific support.
Guidance from former HMIs and serving Ofsted Inspectors within the Trust.
Access to the Trust's Institute of Education and SCITT.
Opportunities to work with different schools within the Trust as a Professional Advocate.
Participating in peer reviews.
Access to a suite of online courses.
Placement projects within our family of schools. Actual Salary: £14,091-£14,540 Working hours: 23.75 hours, Term Time Only, Plus 5 Days INSET

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