L2 Teaching Assistant

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Francis of Assisi School in Leeds is seeking an enthusiastic L2 Teaching Assistant to play a vital role in helping our children flourish. Working alongside our experienced staff, you will support pupils to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

This is a permanent, term-time only post, with a total of 34.25 hours per week, and a pattern of 8.30am-3.45pm daily (plus on Tue until 4.15pm).

Qualifications

• What the school looks for: puts children at the heart of everything they do.
• Passion for supporting children, including those with SEND, to reach potential.
• Resilience, flexibility and team mindset.
• Commitment to Catholic ethos and values.
• Inspiring, motivating and creative collaboration with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to overcome barriers to learning.
• Help pupils build confidence and reach their full potential.
• Work with staff to promote inclusive teaching practices.

Skills

Children-centered

SEND support

Resilient & flexible

Catholic ethos

Inspiring collaboration

Role model

Relationship building

Enthusiasm & humour

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our children are looking for a Teaching Assistant who...

• likes us and values what we have to offer
• listens carefully and helps us overcome challenges
• is kind, supportive and understanding, while being firm and fair
• is honest, learns from mistakes and encourages us to do the same
• keeps us safe and makes us smile
• makes learning exciting, fun and challenging, using lots of different ways to help us learn
• wants to be part of our school family, parish and wider community

Staff and Leaders are looking for someone who…

• puts children at the heart of everything they do
• is passionate about supporting children, incl. those with SEND, to achieve their potential
• is resilient, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team
• embraces our Catholic ethos and values
• can inspire, motivate and work creatively with colleagues to solve problems
• is an excellent role model for our children
• understands the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• brings enthusiasm, positivity and a good sense of humour to school life

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• a clear career pathway with opportunities to progress towards HLTA status or teacher training
• high-quality mentoring, training and professional development
• a welcoming, inclusive and diverse school community where every member of staff is valued
• a dedicated and supportive team committed to achieving the very best for every child
• enthusiastic, curious and delightful children who make every day rewarding
• a strong commitment to staff health, wellbeing and work-life balance
• excellent partnerships with parents, governors, local parishes and the wider community
• a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional growth

Further details about the role

'St Francis of Assisi School is an oasis at the heart of the community. The school has very high expectations for all pupils…, who are highly motivated, eager to learn and rise to the school’s challenges.' (OFSTED Oct 2024)

'The school community is genuinely welcoming, inclusive and open, living out in every interaction its strong Catholic ethos and mission.' (S48 RE Inspection May 2023)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented L2 Teaching Assistant who will play a vital role in helping our children flourish. Working alongside our experienced staff, you will support our pupils to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

This is a permanent, term-time only post, with a total of 34.25 working hours per week,and a working pattern of 8.30am-3.45pm daily (plus on Tue until 4.15pm).

This is more than a support role – it is an opportunity to begin or develop a rewarding career in education. We are proud of our proven track record of nurturing and developing the next generation of teachers and HLTAs through outstanding support, mentoring and professional development.

At the heart of everything we do is our mission: 'Nothing is impossible with God.'

Advert closes: Mon 31 Aug 2026

Shortlisting: Tue 1 Sep 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

At St Francis of Assisi, we are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers. SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY!