Experienced Primary Teaching Assistant Leeds

Protocol Education; Ledston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working

Long-term and permanent opportunities

CPD and training opportunities

Opportunities across Leeds

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking an Experienced Primary Teaching Assistant in Leeds for a September start. You will support pupils across EYFS to KS2, assisting with lessons, small group work, and SEND interventions. A DBS Update Service is preferred or a willingness to obtain one. Competitive daily pay and flexible long-term and permanent roles are available.

Join a welcoming school environment with a dedicated recruitment consultant, CPD access, and opportunities across Leeds primary schools.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable.
• DBS Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support class teachers in delivering engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Work with small groups and individual pupils to support learning.
• Assist with interventions in literacy and numeracy.
• Promote positive behaviour and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching Assistant experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

SEND experience

DBS Update Service

Job description

Experienced Primary Teaching Assistant

Experienced Primary Teaching Assistants Required | Leeds | September Start

Are you an experienced Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming primary school?

We are working with a number of fantastic primary schools across Leeds who are looking for experienced Teaching Assistants to join their teams from September. Whether you're looking for full-time, part-time, or long-term opportunities, we have a range of roles available to suit your preferences.

The Role

As a Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils' learning and development across EYFS, KS1, and KS2. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting class teachers in delivering engaging lessons
• Working with small groups and individual pupils
• Supporting children with additional needs and SEND requirements
• Encouraging positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Assisting with interventions in literacy and numeracy
• Creating a safe and inclusive learning environment

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Teaching Assistant within a primary school
• A positive and proactive attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and staff
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND is desirable
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Flexible working opportunities
• Long-term and permanent roles available
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities across Leeds primary schools

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.