Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Pudsey Waterloo Primary; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Pudsey Waterloo Primary School is seeking to appoint a teaching assistant on a permanent contract to join our strong school team and support teaching and learning in our school. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of EYFS or Key Stage 1 - the specific year group for this role will be decided depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise.

The candidates should be available for an interview on Friday the 11th of September.

Qualifications

• A passion for supporting children to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team with staff, parents and outside agencies.
• Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge.
• High expectations of children.
• Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning in the school.

Skills

Passion for learning

Interpersonal skills

Teamworking

Enthusiasm

Curriculum knowledge

CPD commitment

Job description

Pudsey Waterloo Primary School is seeking to appoint a teaching assistant on a permanent contract to join our strong school team and support teaching and learning in our school. We welcome applications from candidates with experience of EYFS or Key Stage 1 - the specific year group for this role will be decided depending on the candidate’s experience and expertise. The candidates should be available for an interview on Friday the 11th of September.

This vacancy will suit candidates who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have the best outcomes for children at heart. Knowledge and/or experience of pupils with SEN is preferable but not required.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A passion for supporting children to learn.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team with staff, parents and outside agencies.
• Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge.
• High expectations of children.
• Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum.
• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Pudsey Waterloo Primary School can offer:

• A supportive staff team who work well to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Parents who are supportive.
• A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a close working partnership with schools across the trust to further support professional development.

The closing date for applications is 9am on 1st September 2026 and interviews will take place on 11th September 2026. Please note that CVs will not be considered. Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, medical clearance, a check of the ISA barred list, prohibition order and DBS Enhanced Disclosure, verification of identity and eligibility to work in the UK as well as verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable. The successful candidate will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust’s policies and procedures and Pudsey Waterloo Primary School’s safeguarding and child protection policies. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.