Lsa

TeacherActive; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting KS1 Teaching Assistants to work across primary schools in Leeds on flexible supply contracts. Roles include LSA and HLTA support across Year 1 and Year 2 with day-to-day, short-term, long-term and permanent opportunities.

Starting September 2026, pay ranges from £95 to £110 per day depending on experience, with DBS update service preferred. This agency-based work offers frequent settings and potential for longer-term placements directly with schools.

Qualifications

• Experience in KS1 or primary education is desirable.
• A DBS check (Update Service) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Year 1 and Year 2
• Assist the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities
• Provide general classroom and small-group support
• Support pupils with SEND or additional learning needs
• Help maintain positive behaviour and engagement
• Support phonics, literacy and numeracy activities
• Adapt quickly to different primary school environments

Skills

Pupil support

Behaviour management

SEND support

Job description

KS1 Teaching Assistant Flexible Supply Work

Location: Primary schools across Leeds
Role: KS1 Teaching Assistant / LSA / HLTA
Contract: Day-to-Day Supply / Short-Term / Long-Term / Permanent Opportunities
Start Date: September 2026
Pay: £95 £110 per day, dependent on experience

Are you a Teaching Assistant, LSA or HLTA looking for flexible work in primary schools across Leeds?

TeacherActive is recruiting experienced and enthusiastic support staff to join our Leeds primary supply team, supporting schools across KS1 (Years 1 and 2).

This is agency-based supply work, so there is no single school attached to the role. On day-to-day supply, you could work across a number of different primary schools throughout Leeds, giving you the opportunity to build relationships with different settings and find schools that suit you.

We have opportunities ranging from day-to-day cover to longer-term placements, with successful supply placements regularly having the potential to develop into long-term and permanent opportunities directly with schools.

The Role

As a KS1 Teaching Assistant, you may be required to:

• Support pupils across Year 1 and Year 2
• Assist the class teacher with lessons and classroom activities
• Provide general classroom and small-group support
• Support pupils with SEND or additional learning needs where required
• Help maintain positive behaviour and engagement
• Support phonics, literacy and numeracy activities
• Adapt quickly to different primary school environments

We Welcome Applications From

• Teaching Assistants (TAs)
• Learning Support Assistants (LSAs)
• Higher Level Teaching Assistants (HLTAs)
• SEND Teaching Assistants
• Experienced Primary School Support Staff

Previous experience working with primary-aged children is desirable. A DBS on the Update Service is preferred, although support can be provided with obtaining one.

Whether you're looking for five days a week or flexible day-to-day work around other commitments, we'd love to hear from you.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.