Teaching Assistant

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Leeds is seeking a dedicated KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant to support teachers and meet the diverse needs of pupils. Ideal candidates will be committed, conscientious, and have excellent literacy and communication skills. This full-time role offers a unique opportunity to work in a multi-cultural learning environment with enthusiastic learners. The role starts on 2nd March 2026 and is fixed term until 31st August 2026.

Benefits

Professional development and training

Inclusive work environment

Support from strong community links

Qualifications

• Demonstrate care, patience, and skills to facilitate children's learning.
• Commitment to high aspirations for all learners.
• Willingness to attend training for delivery of phonics programme.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in a KS1/KS2 teaching environment.
• Meet diverse needs of pupils.
• Work as part of the learning support team.

Skills

Committed and conscientious

Care and patience

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of 'Read, Write, Inc'

Experience with diverse learners

Teamwork

Job description

KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant

Organisation: Ks1/ks2 Teaching Assistant

Salary: £21,108.00 - £21,781.00

Employer: Schools And Academies

Employment type: Full Time

Hours: 37.00

Job Reference: REQ004042

Closing date: 23rd November 2025 at 11:59 pm

Job title and organisation: KS1/KS2 Teaching Assistant - Hunslet Moor Primary School

Salary: £21,108 - £21,781 - (B1 Pt4-6)

Hours: 37 hours - Term Time Only

Contract: Fixed Term contract in the first instance - Start 2nd March 2026 until 31st August 2026

Location: Hunslet Moor Primary School

Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025

Unlocking Every Child's Potential

We have an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join our KS1/KS2 teaching support team, working alongside and supporting our teachers to meet the diverse needs of our pupils. We welcome applications from those who are attracted to the challenges and opportunities that working as part of the Hunslet Moor community brings. Hunslet Moor Primary School is located a short distance from Leeds city centre and draws from a unique and culturally diverse community. Our children are keen to learn, showing genuine enthusiasm and spirit.

We are looking for an individual who can demonstrate:

• a committed, conscientious and hard-working approach
• care, patience and the skills needed to facilitate children's learning including those for whom English is an additional language, have a Special Educational Need or are working below age related expectations
• a commitment to establishing and sustaining high aspirations for all learners evident in standards of behaviour and achievement
• excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• enthusiasm towards the opportunity of initially being part of the KS2 learning support team
• knowledge and experience of delivery of the 'Read, Write, Inc' phonics programme or a willingness to attend training for delivering this programme

We can offer:

• a very inclusive, multi-cultural learning environment
• creative and encouraging colleagues who actively promote the vision and aims of the School
• excellent professional development, training and the opportunity to further your knowledge and skillsenthusiastic and engaging children who are proud of their School
• supportive parents, strong community links and an active and committed Governing Body

Please complete the Leeds City Council application form and return this to [e-mail]

Closing date: 23 November 2025

Interviews: W/C 8 December 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We embed the promotion of British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs into our School and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We promote diversity 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.