General Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant (Maternity)

General Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant (Maternity) FTE Salary: £24,796 p.a. - £25,185 p.a.

Hours of work: 8 hours per week, TTO

MSA

Actual Salary: £2,814.84 p.a.

Hours of work: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, TTO

Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Location: Meadowside Academy, Halfpenny Ln, Knaresborough HG5 0SL,

General Teaching Assistant

Band: C3-C4

Actual Salary: £4,606.56 p.a. - £4,678.83 p.a. 

FTE Salary: £24,796 p.a. - £25,185 p.a.

Hours of work: 8 hours per week, TTO

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Band: B3

Actual Salary: £2,814.84 p.a.

FTE salary: £24,796.00 p.a.

Hours of work: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, TTO

Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Location: Meadowside Academy, Halfpenny Ln, Knaresborough HG5 0SL

Meadowside Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated individual to join our happy, successful and inspirational team on a maternity contract. We are seeking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant (to include Midday Supervisory responsibilities over lunchtime). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who shares our committed to delivering high standards and the best education possible for our children.

Job purpose - General Teaching Assistant 

•                  Work with teaching staff to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils, under the direction of teaching staff
•                  May be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan
•                  May work in the classroom and other learning or nurture spaces within the school 
•                  Access to training, support and guidance for all staff
•                  Work with children who have a range of Special Educational Needs 
•                  To undertake specific work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher

We are looking for professionals who:

•                  Have a genuine passion for children and a commitment and desire to help children learn and develop
•                  Enjoy working as part of a dedicated, positive and child-focussed team
•                  Welcomes training and development to further their skills and understanding 
•                  Demonstrates commitment and ambition to ensure all children make strong progress
•                  Is flexible and can adapt to changing needs and priorities
•                  Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute positively to our strong team ethos

About Meadowside Academy

Meadowside Academy is a successful and welcoming school with strong roots in the local community. We are proud of our:

•                  Happy, curious and energised children
•                  Supportive parents, strong community links and an active and committed governing body
•                  Dedicated, supportive and highly skilled team of passionate professionals
•                  Positive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
•                  Fantastic learning spaces; including our amazing Forest School

How to apply  

If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team, please email your request for an application form to admin@meadowsideacademy.org. Please return your completed application form to admin@meadowsideacademy.org or post to Meadowside Academy, Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SL. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/MEA/000001207

Key Dates:

Application Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 16th June

Interview Date: Thursday 18th/Friday 19th June          

Key Documents:

GTA Job Description

MSA Job Description

Application Form

Meadowside Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

• Job Type : Education Job Category : Non Teaching and Support Roles Salary Band : Up to £15,000 Working Pattern : Term Time Only Contract Type : Temporary Town : Knaresborough , " />

Register

Login

Back to search results

General Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant (Maternity)

General Teaching Assistant

Band: C3-C4

Actual Salary: £4,606.56 p.a. - £4,678.83 p.a.

FTE Salary: £24,796 p.a. - £25,185 p.a.

Hours of work: 8 hours per week, TTO

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Band: B3

Actual Salary: £2,814.84 p.a.

FTE salary: £24,796.00 p.a.

Hours of work: 5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, TTO

Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)

Location: Meadowside Academy, Halfpenny Ln, Knaresborough HG5 0SL

Meadowside Academy is seeking to appoint a passionate and dedicated individual to join our happy, successful and inspirational team on a maternity contract. We are seeking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant (to include Midday Supervisory responsibilities over lunchtime). This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who shares our committed to delivering high standards and the best education possible for our children.

Job purpose - General Teaching Assistant

• Work with teaching staff to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils, under the direction of teaching staff
• May be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan
• May work in the classroom and other learning or nurture spaces within the school
• Access to training, support and guidance for all staff
• Work with children who have a range of Special Educational Needs
• To undertake specific work with individuals, groups and whole classes under the direction and supervision of a qualified teacher

We are looking for professionals who:

• Have a genuine passion for children and a commitment and desire to help children learn and develop
• Enjoy working as part of a dedicated, positive and child-focussed team
• Welcomes training and development to further their skills and understanding
• Demonstrates commitment and ambition to ensure all children make strong progress
• Is flexible and can adapt to changing needs and priorities
• Is reflective, enthusiastic and keen to contribute positively to our strong team ethos

About Meadowside Academy

Meadowside Academy is a successful and welcoming school with strong roots in the local community. We are proud of our:

• Happy, curious and energised children
• Supportive parents, strong community links and an active and committed governing body
• Dedicated, supportive and highly skilled team of passionate professionals
• Positive, collaborative culture focused on continuous improvement
• Fantastic learning spaces; including our amazing Forest School

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team, please email your request for an application form to admin@meadowsideacademy.org. Please return your completed application form to admin@meadowsideacademy.org or post to Meadowside Academy, Halfpenny Lane, Knaresborough, HG5 0SL. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/MEA/000001207

Key Dates:

Application Closing Date: 9am Tuesday 16th June

Interview Date: Thursday 18th/Friday 19th June

Key Documents:

GTA Job Description

MSA Job Description

Application Form

Meadowside Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Back to search results

General Teaching Assistant with Midday Supervisory Assistant (Maternity)

Salary: MSA: £2,814.84 p.a. - GTA: £4,606.56 p.a. - £4,678.83 p.a.

Posted: 04/06/2026

Closing date: 16/06/2026

Closing time: 23:59

Save

Share

Login Register

Email Address:

Please enter a valid email address.

Password:

Sign in

Forgot password?

Your password has expired, please create a new password below.

Your email address has not been verified. Please check your email or click here to resend.

Verification email has been resent.

Email Address:

Please enter a valid email address.

Reset password

Cancel

Email Address:

New Password:

• At least 8 characters
• Uppercase
• Lowercase
• Symbols
• Numbers

Confirm Password:

Update Password

Your login attempt was not successful. Please try again

Please select Dr Miss Mr Mrs Ms Mx Title *

First name *

Last name *

Email address *

Password *

• At least 8 characters
• Uppercase
• Lowercase
• Symbols
• Numbers

Confirm password *

I have read and understood the terms and conditions

I have read and understood the data protection statement

Create Account

Cancel

An email has been sent to your email address.

Please confirm that your email address is active by clicking the link in the email.