Teaching Assistant Level 1

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational authority in Leeds seeks a Teaching Assistant for UKS2 to support children in preparation for end of KS2 assessments. The role requires experience in a primary school and a strong commitment to ensuring high-quality support for pupils. Responsibilities include assisting individual students and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher. A commitment to safeguarding and diversity is essential, along with a willingness to undergo training and induction.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Support in a diverse educational environment

Qualifications

• Experience working within a primary school setting is highly desirable.
• Commitment to play an active role in ensuring pupils receive high-quality provision.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups, under the direction of the class teacher.
• Work within the classroom to prepare students for end of KS2 assessments.
• Assist with general classroom support tasks and deliver targeted learning tasks.

Skills

Experience in a primary school

Commitment to high-quality pupil provision

Strong safeguarding awareness

Job description

Overview

Beechwood Primary School is a large, dynamic two‑form entry primary school on the outskirts of Leeds. We are actively promoting diversity and seeking a Teaching Assistant for UKS2 to support children in preparation for end of KS2 assessments.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils individually and in small groups, under the direction of the class teacher.
• Work within the classroom to prepare students for end of KS2 assessments.
• Assist with general classroom support tasks and deliver targeted learning tasks.
• Receive training and induction to facilitate delivery of the role.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working within a primary school setting is highly desirable.
• Commitment to play an active role in ensuring pupils receive high‑quality provision.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection awareness.

Working Conditions

• Temporary contract – one year in the first instance.
• 32.5 hours per week, term time only plus five training days.
• Comprehensive induction programme will be provided.

Recruitment & Safeguarding

• Proof of identification (passport, birth certificate, driving licence) required.
• Two referees will be contacted directly.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and Child Protection training for all staff.
• Safer recruitment practices and annual Child Protection training.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Beechwood welcomes applications from everyone. We particularly encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care‑experienced people. All candidates are subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Right to Work

Applicants must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.