Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking school in Leeds is seeking a Teaching Assistant to provide essential support in overcoming learning difficulties. Under teacher guidance, you will help manage specialized support in the curriculum while fostering positive relationships within the school community. This long-term position starts in September 2025.

Benefits

Free continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK required.
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate or willing to apply.
• Provide two professional child-related references from the last two years.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in managing specialized support for pupils.
• Address learning barriers and encourage student attainment.
• Build supportive relationships with pupils and the community.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Motivation

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Prospero have been approached by a forward-thinking school based in Leeds who are committed to providing outstanding opportunities for all our students to enable them to become the best that they can be. They do this by providing excellent teaching and support and an inspiring curriculum enriched by latest technology. This enables students to overcome a diverse array of learning difficulties and additional challenges, to grow in confidence and to become successful, caring young people prepared to move into adulthood.
The role will contribute to the development of a strong, effective school with an emphasis on aspiration and attainment, delivered through strong classroom practice and a fiercely held and demonstrated belief in the role of the school in developing citizens for the future. As a Teaching Assistant you will be required, under the guidance of a teacher, to manage specialist support in a specific area of the curriculum and take a lead role in addressing the needs of pupils who require help to overcome barriers to learning.
All staff will demonstrate those philosophies which characterise effective schools - a commitment to education, to the needs and rights of all pupils and to the development of the schools community, with strong, mutually supportive relationships with parents, partner schools and the broader community.
Next steps:
If you are interested in this role, please get in touch!
Once we have your details on the system, we will be able to put your CV forward for the position. The school will shortlist CVs and ask to meet shortlisted candidates for an informal interview/ trial in school.
Contract/ Job details
Location -Leeds
Position - TA
Start date September 2025
Long-term
TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child related references that cover the last two years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team