Teaching Assistant 27.5 hours

Adel Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Adel Primary School in Leeds invites applications for a part-time Teaching Assistant. The role involves assisting with pupils in Key Stage 1 or 2 and supporting after-school club activities. You will join a caring, dedicated staff team and help maintain a safe, positive learning environment.

The post is 27.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 7.30am-1pm) during term time. It is offered on a permanent contract with a 6-month probationary period. Experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Be fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care and adhere to safeguarding, child protection and health & safety policies.
• Ability to build relationships; communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Positive manner and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Ability to use own initiative, proactively responding to daily demands within a busy working environment.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change within day-to-day school life.
• Have some experience of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and support children in after-school club provision.
• Support the staff team in daily educational activities and routines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safeguarding

Initiative

Job description

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant to join our caring, dedicated and enthusiastic staff team. The successful candidate will start as soon as possible, subject to the completion of all relevant pre-employment checks.

Adel Primary School is a one form entry primary school in a beautiful area of Leeds with motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated children, staff, and governors.

The role will involve working with children in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 and also supporting children in our out-of-school club provision.

The hours for this post are: Monday to Friday - 7.30am to 1pm, term time only. 27.5 hrs per week.

This is offered on a permanent contract, subject to completing a 6-month probationary period.

The successful candidate will:

• Be fully committed to safeguarding the children in our care and will adhere to our rigorous safeguarding, child protection and health & safety policies and procedures.
• Have the ability to build relationships; communicating effectively with children and adults.
• Have a positive manner and enjoy working as part of a team.
• Have the ability to use your own initiative, proactively responding to daily demands within a busy working environment.
• Be flexible and adaptable to change, within day-to-day school life
• Have some experience of working with children.

The role is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to start/further their career in education alongside a friendly, supportive team of staff.