Level 1 Teaching Assistant (E7248) - Whingate Primary School

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join a vibrant primary school community. This role offers the chance to work closely with children in their formative years, fostering a nurturing and engaging learning environment. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and adaptable, ready to support children with diverse needs while collaborating with a supportive leadership team. With a commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare, this opportunity is perfect for those passionate about making a positive impact in education. Join a team that values every child's potential and contributes to their success.

Benefits

Support and mentoring from Senior Leadership Team

Stimulating and rewarding work environment

Well-behaved and polite children

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children in primary education is essential.
• Willingness to undertake training for additional needs is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate children's learning in 1:1 and small group settings.
• Collaborate with the class teacher to share information effectively.

Skills

Calm and nurturing attitude

Ability to make learning fun and interactive

Experience working with children with additional needs

Professional communication

Understanding of Early Years provision

Education

Experience supporting children in primary school

Job description

Level 1 Teaching Assistant (E7248) - Whingate Primary School

Whingate Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant who would like to join a friendly, dynamic school where all can thrive and staff are highly valued.

If you believe that anyone can excel, and that everyone deserves the best, then this is the job for you.

Working in Foundation Stage;

The ideal candidate should:

• Have a calm and nurturing attitude
• Be able to make learning fun and interactive
• Be able to facilitate children’s learning in both 1:1 and small groups
• Have experience (or be willing to undertake training) working with children with a range of additional needs
• Be able to share information and have professional communication with the class teacher
• Have an understanding of how provision in Early Years works

We can offer:

• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team
• A stimulating and rewarding work environment
• Well-behaved and polite children

Ideally, you will have skills and experience and be a professional who is versatile, enthusiastic, resilient, and able to provide a solution-focused approach to securing the best possible outcomes for all children.

We are a larger than average school with 470 pupils on roll and 6 members of staff with very low staff turnover, so it is especially exciting to have the opportunity to recruit a new member of staff to join the team.

We pride ourselves on our happy children who love coming to school. Our staff team takes pride in building positive relationships with children and their parents/carers to support all children to achieve their learning goals and fulfill their potential.

You must already have experience of supporting children in a primary school. Further necessary training will be provided.

Position 1 Hours of Work: 30 hours over Monday-Friday, term time only.

This post is offered as a permanent contract.

Position 2 Part time – hours and days to be discussed.

This post is offered as a permanent contract.

To apply for this position, please contact Ms Christine Dent, School Business Manager for a recruitment pack: [e-mail]

Whingate Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are offered subject to Enhanced DBS Checks. References will be requested, and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates prior to attendance at the interview. Further pre-employment checks, including prohibition from teaching, childcare disqualification, and section 128 checks, if deemed relevant for the role, will be completed for the successful candidate upon acceptance of the post.

We promote equality, diversity, and inclusion and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. 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.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.