Teaching Assistant. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Veritas Education Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant inner-city primary school in Leeds is seeking Teaching Assistants for immediate and September 2025 starts. This role involves supporting a diverse student body, working with experienced teachers, and contributing to an inclusive learning environment. Opportunities for professional development and career progression are available.

Qualifications

• Desire to pursue a career in education.
• Prior experience in an educational setting is advantageous.
• Proactive and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across Early Years to Key Stage 2, including SEN needs.
• Work with teachers to deliver high-quality learning.
• Create an inclusive and safe learning environment.

Skills

Support for diverse backgrounds

Compassionate approach

Enthusiasm for education

Job description

Teaching Assistants - Immediate & September 2025 Starts
Location: Leeds (Inner-City Primary School)
Pay: 90- 110 per day
Contract: Full-time, 8:30am-3:30pm Temporary to Permanent or straight permanent

We are working with a vibrant inner-city primary school in Leeds, known for its inclusive environment, excellent facilities, and engaging curriculum. The school boasts impressive outdoor spaces for outdoor learning, strong community values, and exciting partnerships - including one with Opera North.

They are looking for a number of Teaching Assistants to join their team from September 2025 or ASAP before Summer.

About the Role:

• Support pupils across a range of year groups Early Years to Key Stage 2 including SEN needs in the mainstream setting.

• Work alongside experienced teachers to deliver high-quality learning

• Help to create an engaging, inclusive, and safe learning environment

• Opportunities for progression and teacher training pathways

Requirements:

• Prior experience in an educational setting or previous experience working with children is advantageous.

• Passion to support pupils from diverse backgrounds who need a strong role model.

• Passion for working with children and a desire to pursue a career in education

• A proactive, enthusiastic, and compassionate approach

• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential)

• Prior experience working with pupils with EAL or be Bilingual to support those pupils with EAL.

If you would like further information please contact Emma on (phone number removed) or email your CV and cover letter to (url removed)

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'