KS1 Teaching Assistant

Weetwood Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Weetwood Primary School seeks a passionate Teaching Assistant to support children in a nurturing learning environment. The role is part-time, term-time only, contributing to a committed team that prioritizes children's success and professional development. If you're ready to make a real difference, apply now!

Benefits

Supportive team of friendly staff

Opportunity for professional development

Kind, friendly, and enthusiastic children

Qualifications

• Good understanding of engaging children.
• Relevant knowledge of Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Commitment to own professional development.

Responsibilities

• Form teaching partnership with teacher.
• Support all aspects of the school day.
• Assist children in their learning and development.

Skills

Engaging children

Collaboration with colleagues

Commitment to professional development

Determined approach to child achievement

Job description

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Salary: A1-B1 NJC Pay Scale (£12.26 - £13.05) - Can be negotiated based on experience

Contract: Temporary until 31.08.2026 in the first instance.

Hours: 31.25hours – Term Time only – Part-time candidates will be considered.

Closing Date: 27th June

Interviews: Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd July

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Are you looking for a new challenge or do you want to start a career in education but want to build up your skills first?

This is the job for you!

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate teaching assistant to join our fun, inclusive team at Weetwood. We have high expectations of our teaching assistants; the successful candidate will be required to form a teaching partnership with their teacher and play a full part in all aspects of the school day.

If you are someone who:

● a good understanding of engaging children and eliciting their best

● a determined approach to the achievement of all children and doing ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure children experience success

● enthusiasm for a role in a school environment which sees pupils at its heart

● a commitment to your own professional development and ambitions for your future

● an appetite for collaboration with colleagues

●Relevant knowledge and skills to meet the demand of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

…then we want to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

•A supportive team of dedicated, friendly staff.

• An opportunity to develop your role through training and working with other experienced practitioners.

• Kind, friendly and enthusiastic children.

Safeguarding Statement

Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Teaching Assistant – KS1

Salary: A1-B1 NJC Pay Scale (£12.26 - £13.05) - Can be negotiated based on experience

Contract: Temporary until 31.08.2026 in the first instance.

Hours: 31.25hours – Term Time only – Part-time candidates will be considered.

Closing Date: 27th June

Interviews: Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd July

Start Date: 1st September 2025

Are you looking for a new challenge or do you want to start a career in education but want to build up your skills first?

This is the job for you!

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate teaching assistant to join our fun, inclusive team at Weetwood. We have high expectations of our teaching assistants; the successful candidate will be required to form a teaching partnership with their teacher and play a full part in all aspects of the school day.

If you are someone who:

● a good understanding of engaging children and eliciting their best

● a determined approach to the achievement of all children and doing ‘whatever it takes’ to ensure children experience success

● enthusiasm for a role in a school environment which sees pupils at its heart

● a commitment to your own professional development and ambitions for your future

● an appetite for collaboration with colleagues

●Relevant knowledge and skills to meet the demand of the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

…then we want to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

•A supportive team of dedicated, friendly staff.

• An opportunity to develop your role through training and working with other experienced practitioners.

• Kind, friendly and enthusiastic children.

Safeguarding Statement

Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.