Teaching Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leeds is seeking a level 1 Teaching Assistant to join their team. The successful candidate will work 30 hours per week, support children's learning, and maintain high educational standards. Successful applicants will need to have a level 1 qualification and foster the Christian ethos of the school. This temporary role, starting in January 2026, offers a nurturing and vibrant working environment with opportunities for professional development. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Inclusive school environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individual required.
• Good understanding of how children learn.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Christian ethos of the school.
• Complete lunchtime supervision up to 1hr per day.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Understanding of child learning

Commitment to high standards

Sense of fun

Education

Level 1 Teaching Assistant qualification

Job description

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - St Matthew’s CE Primary School
Salary: A1/B1 £24,413 - £25,989 (actual salary £16,589 - £17,660)
Hours: 30
Contract: Temporary
Location:St Matthew’s CE Primary School, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS7 3QF
Closing Date and Time:Monday 5th January 2026 at 12 noon

St Matthew’s CE Primary School require a Level 1 Teaching Assistant for 30 hrs per week at grade A1/B1 £24,413 - £25,989 (actual salary £16,589 - £17,660)

Required from January 2026, a teaching assistant to work within our large, friendly, successful and inclusive Church Primary School. The governors are looking for somebody who:

• Is enthusiastic and hard working.
• Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour.
• Has a good understanding of how children learn.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Has a sense of fun.

We can offer:

• A friendly school with strong links to St. Matthew’s Church.
• Hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
• A supportive governing body and leadership team.
• An eclectic and vibrant school population.
• A commitment to your professional development.

As part of the advertised role, the successful candidate will be required to work for up to 1hr per day completing lunchtime supervision. A 30 minutes unpaid lunch will be factored into the working day.

The successful candidates will be expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Potential applicants are welcome to visit the school on Friday 5th December at 2:30pm or Monday 15th December at 9:15am by prior arrangement.

Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 5th January 2026 at 12 noon

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.