Teaching Assistant Leeds. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Prospero Teaching; Morley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education staffing agency is looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants in Leeds. This flexible role offers daily pay of GBP100-GBP115, depending on experience. Responsibilities include providing classroom support, assisting pupils, and promoting positive behavior. Ideal candidates are passionate about children's education and capable of building relationships with students and staff. The position requires flexibility and willingness to work on short notice, alongside the possibility of ongoing support and training opportunities.

Benefits

Full flexibility around availability

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting children's education and wellbeing.
• Hold a valid Enhanced DBS or willing to apply for one.
• Experience in working with children is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher.
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning.
• Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring inclusion and progress.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Ability to build relationships

Experience with children

Education

Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Flexible, bank staff (day-to-day / short-term cover)
Salary: GBP100 GBP115 per day (depending on experience and assignment)

About the Role

We are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our supply bank in Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible working arrangements while supporting a variety of schools across the local area. As a member of our supply bank, you will be available to work on a day-to-day or short-term basis, covering staff absences and supporting pupils in classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher
• Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning
• Assist with classroom organisation and general learning activities
• Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring inclusion and progress
• Adapt quickly to new school environments and routines
• Promote positive behaviour and a safe, respectful atmosphere for all learners

Person Specification

• Flexible, reliable, and able to respond to short-notice requests
• Passionate about supporting childrens education and wellbeing
• Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Experienced in working with children (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• Hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable, but not essential)
• Hold a valid Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply for one)

Why Join Our Supply Bank?

• Choose when and where you work full flexibility around your availability
• Gain experience across a range of primary schools in Leeds
• Competitive daily pay rates
• Ongoing support and CPD opportunitiesA great way to build relationships with local schools and open doors to long-term opportunities
• Start date: ASAP (ongoing throughout the academic year)

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All supply staff must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check, and references will be required.