Teaching Assistant KS2

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL; Bradford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds City Council is seeking a Teaching Assistant for KS2 at Killinghall Primary School in Bradford to support learning, including pupils with SEND. The role is 32.5 hours per week during term time, on a fixed-term contract from September 2026 to August 2027, with Band 5 SCP 5–6 (£19,130–£19,472) and an annual FTE of £25,989.

You will work with pupils across the primary age range, assist classroom teachers, prepare resources and help uphold high safeguarding and inclusion standards in a

Qualifications

• A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential.
• Empathy and a caring nature are important.
• Experience of working with children or an interest to develop skills in this area is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Taking groups and individuals for learning sessions across the primary age range.
• Supporting children with SEND, including those with complex needs and intimate care requirements.
• Supporting class teachers within the classroom.
• Preparing teaching resources.

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

SEND

Job description

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant KS2 - Killinghall Primary School

Salary: Band 5 SCP 5 - 6, £19,130 - £19,472 dependent on experience and qualifications (Annual FTE £25,989)

Hours: 32.5 (term time only)

Contract: Fixed Term, September 2026 - 31st August 2027

Location: Killinghall Primary School

Closing Date and Time: Monday 31st August 2026 at 5pm

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our team in our well-resourced 'good' school.

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Do you have experience working with children or an interest to develop skills in this area? Could you support children with SEND? We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our driven and passionate team. You will need to be hardworking, resilient and have the highest of expectations of our pupils as well as the ability to work as part of a flexible and happy team.

About us

A thriving primary school in BD3 in Bradford, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, respect, and excellence. We have over 700 pupils on roll, from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are proud of our achievements and our positive 'good' Ofsted in 2023.

Our vision is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence. We also provide a range of extra-curricular activities and clubs to enrich our pupils' experiences and skills.

Our children need someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children and improving their chances in life.
• Patient, caring and a good communicator.
• Inspirational and believes all children deserve the very best.

Duties include:

• Taking groups and individuals for learning sessions across the primary age range.
• Supporting special needs children, some of whom have severe and complex difficulties and may require intimate care.
• Using your initiative.
• Supporting class teachers within the classroom.
• Preparing teaching resources.

A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with children is desirable. Empathy, a caring nature, and a positive attitude are equally important.

Closing date: 5pm, Monday 31st August 2026

Shortlisting: 2nd September 2026

Interview Date: 7th September 2026 at 8am

The school is proactive in its practices and policies to achieve the highest standards in safeguarding and child protection and appointments are made subject to an enhanced criminal records check and satisfactory references. Candidates are required to complete an application form and any partially completed forms will be questioned. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online checks.