Teaching Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Woodlesford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant at Woodlesford Primary School. The role involves supporting children with their learning through whole class and small group settings, as well as providing 1:1 interventions for those with specific needs. Candidates should have strong English and Maths skills, with the commitment to help all children achieve their potential. The post is permanent and requires a first aid qualification or willingness to train. Join a dedicated team in a highly supportive environment.

Qualifications

• First aid qualification or willingness to undertake training.
• Dedicated to helping children achieve their potential.
• Experience in supporting children with specific SEND needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide whole class and small group support.
• Conduct 1:1 interventions.
• Assist in lunch hall and play areas.

Skills

Strong English skills

Strong Maths skills

Good organisational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work under own initiative

Job description

Job title and organisation:Teaching Assistant - Woodlesford Primary School
Salary:A1/B1 point 2-6 £24,413 - £25,989 FTE
Hours:32.5 per week (Term Time Only plus 2 training days)
Contract:Permanent
Location:Woodlesford Primary School, Church Street, Leeds LS26 8RD
Closing Date:Monday 23 February 2026 at 12 noon

This is an exciting time at Woodlesford Primary School, and we are keen to find an individual who shares our ambition to be the best we possibly can be. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, friendly and caring teaching assistant with strong english and maths skills who is determined to help children achieve their potential.

Our roles in school are flexible and include some whole class and small group support, 1:1 intervention and support to children with specific SEND needs. Our teaching assistants also provide assistance in the lunch hall and play areas.

The successful candidate will have a first aid qualification or be willing to undertake training to be first aid qualified. The successful candidate should have good organisational skills, be able to work as part of a team and also work under their own initiative.

Woodlesford Primary is a popular and successful school at the heart of its community. We are proud of our enthusiastic children who are ready to learn, a dedicated staff team full of enthusiasm, creativity and the ambition to succeed, and a thirst for development, as well as dedicated governors and very supportive parents.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment processes are followed for all vacancies, including relevant checks for shortlisted candidates

Tours of school are warmly welcome, please call the school office on 0113 3934416 to arrange this.

Closing date: Monday 23rd February 2026 12 noon

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through theSkilled Worker visa route before applying.To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.