Teaching and Learning Assistant

Hovingham Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hovingham Primary School is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our diverse, welcoming three-form entry primary school in Leeds. You will support pupils in class and small groups, helping create an inclusive learning environment and promoting wellbeing and independence.

The role suits someone at the start of their education career or seeking valuable classroom experience in a busy school community.

Qualifications

• Warm, patient, reliable and positive demeanor.
• Enjoys working with children and supporting their learning.
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and adults.
• Willing to learn, take guidance and develop new skills.
• Shares commitment to inclusion, equality and high aspirations for all.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning in class and in small groups.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and well‑organised learning environment.
• Work with children from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities.
• Support pupils’ wellbeing, engagement and independence.
• Contribute to the wider life of our busy, vibrant school.

Skills

Warm personality

Patience

Reliability

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Willingness to learn

Inclusion commitment

Job description

About this Role

We are seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our diverse, dynamic and welcoming three‑form entry primary school.

Working under the guidance of the class teacher and senior staff, you will:

• Support pupils’ learning in class and in small groups
• Help create a positive, inclusive and well‑organised learning environment
• Work with children from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities
• Support pupils’ wellbeing, engagement and independence
• Contribute to the wider life of our busy, vibrant school

This role is ideal for someone at the start of their education career, or looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is warm, patient, reliable and positive
• Enjoys working with children and supporting their learning
• Can build good relationships with pupils and adults
• Is willing to learn, take guidance and develop new skills
• Shares our commitment to inclusion, equality and high aspirations for all

What we offer

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative staff team
• A diverse school community where every child is valued
• Opportunities to develop skills and progress within education
• Clear guidance, training and support in role
• The chance to make a real difference every day

Our school

We are a three‑form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community. We pride ourselves on being inclusive, ambitious and child‑centred, with strong relationships at the heart of everything we do.