Teaching Assistant 27 hours

Adel Primary School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Adel Primary School in Leeds seeks a Teaching Assistant to join our caring staff. The successful candidate will support children in Key Stage 1 or 2 and assist in our out-of-school club provision. The role runs Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 1pm (27.5 hours per week) during term time, on a permanent contract subject to a 6-month probation. Apply to join a friendly team committed to safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate commitment to safeguarding children.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
• Positive, team-focused approach to work.
• Ability to use initiative and respond to daily demands in a busy school environment.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing school life.
• Some experience of working with children.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils in Key Stage 1 or 2 during lessons.
• Assist with after-school club provision.
• Adhere to safeguarding, child protection and health & safety policies.
• Collaborate with staff to support learning and welfare.

Skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication with children

Teamwork

Initiative

Adaptability

Experience with children

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.