Teaching Assistant

Cross Gates Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cross Gates Primary School in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join their team from September 2025. This full-time role involves creating a nurturing educational environment for children, leading interventions, and supporting classroom dynamics. The school values inclusivity and offers a supportive community committed to professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Friendly school community

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with children.
• High expectations and commitment to inclusive education.
• Ability to work collaboratively with parents and families.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive and engaging classroom environment.
• Support high quality teaching and learning.
• Lead small group and one-on-one interventions.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Optimism

Job description

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Permanent (subject to the successful completion of a 6 months probationary period).

Full Time commencing on 1st September 2025.

Cross Gates Primary is a school where our children are at the heart of our decision making. We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching, learning and nurture to their needs. We are proud of our inclusivity and family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community.

Your main duties will include:

• Working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive classroom

• Supporting high quality teaching and learning in the classroom

• Leading small group/1:1 interventions

• Preparing teaching resources

• To liaise with stakeholders such as parents/carers, the class teacher and senior leaders

• To undertake pupil record keeping as requested

• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

We are looking for a Teaching assistant who:

• Always puts the child at the centre

• Seeks to build positive relationships with children

• Has high expectations

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills

• Can work effectively using their own initiative and as part of a team

• Is optimistic, enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking

• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with parents and families

• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference

What the school can offer:

• A supportive leadership team and governing body

• A committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children

• Continuous professional development opportunities

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Safeguarding Statement

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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Teaching Assistant

Cross Gates Primary School

Permanent (subject to the successful completion of a 6 months probationary period).

Full Time commencing on 1st September 2025.

30hrs 50 mins pw (6hrs 10 mins per day) (Term time only)

Cross Gates Primary is a school where our children are at the heart of our decision making. We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching, learning and nurture to their needs. We are proud of our inclusivity and family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community.

Your main duties will include:

• Working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive classroom

• Supporting high quality teaching and learning in the classroom

• Leading small group/1:1 interventions

• Preparing teaching resources

• To liaise with stakeholders such as parents/carers, the class teacher and senior leaders

• To undertake pupil record keeping as requested

• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

We are looking for a Teaching assistant who:

• Always puts the child at the centre

• Seeks to build positive relationships with children

• Has high expectations

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills

• Can work effectively using their own initiative and as part of a team

• Is optimistic, enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking

• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with parents and families

• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference

What the school can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school community

• A supportive leadership team and governing body

• A committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children

• Continuous professional development opportunities

• Delightful children!

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Safeguarding Statement

Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.