Vacancies
Teaching assistant
We will consider full time (27.5 hours) or part time hours for this role
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming village school.
With a demonstrable understanding of the classroom role and responsibilities, you should possess a sound knowledge of working with, or caring for children, ideally combined with an awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection.
The successful candidate will:
- Have high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards.
- Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.
- Have experience of delivering Mathematics and Literacy intervention programmes.
- Be able to motivate and inspire children.
- Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
- Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
- Be able to improve learning outcomes with groups and individuals.
We can offer:
- Motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour who deserve the very best opportunities.
- An excellent building with good facilities.
- Supportive, hard-working colleagues and governors who care passionately about our school and local community.
Candidates are welcome to visit the school. Please call the school to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Closing date: 16th January 2026
Interview date: Week commencing: 19th January 2025
Completed applications should be emailed to: k.suggitt@gildersomeprimary.org.uk
Job description and Person Specification
Important Information
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
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