Primary Teaching Assistant

New Directions; Ledston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated Account Manager

Regular supply work

Competitive rates of pay

Potential long-term roles

DBS processing

Job summary

New Directions Education Ltd is recruiting enthusiastic and experienced Primary Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools in the Leeds area. Flexible patterns available, with full-time positions in high demand.

You will support pupils across all primary year groups, from Early Years to Key Stage 2, assisting teachers and contributing to a positive learning environment. DBS check is required for applicants.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting is essential.
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive both academically and socially.

Responsibilities

• Providing classroom support to teachers across a variety of year groups.
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to enhance learning outcomes.
• Supporting children with varying learning needs and abilities.
• Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.
• Assisting with classroom preparation and daily activities.
• Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents.

Skills

Classroom support

Small group support

Strong communication

Teamwork

Patience

Job description

Looking for your next opportunity in Primary Education?

New Directions Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic and experienced Primary Teaching Assistants to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools throughout the Leeds area. We can offer flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle, although full-time availability is highly desirable due to current demand.

This is an exciting opportunity to support pupils across all primary year groups, from Early Years through to Key Stage 2, gaining valuable experience in a range of school settings.

The Role

As a Primary Teaching Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils’ learning, development, and wellbeing. Responsibilities may include:

• Providing classroom support to teachers across a variety of year groups
• Working with small groups and individual pupils to enhance learning outcomes
• Supporting children with varying learning needs and abilities
• Helping to maintain a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment
• Assisting with classroom preparation and daily activities
• Building positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working within a school or educational setting is essential
• A positive, patient, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A genuine passion for helping children thrive both academically and socially

Whether you’re looking for your next full-time role or flexible work that fits around other commitments, we’d love to hear from you.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term teaching roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS check.

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.