About this role
Permanent, Term Time Only plus 1 additional day32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid lunch breakSalary NJC A1/B1, Scale Points 3 - 6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annumActual Salary £18,964 - £19,876 per annumRequired from September 2026The Governors are looking for two enthusiastic and friendly Teaching Assistants to join our Catholic primary school at Ss Peter & Paul, Yeadon. We are looking for someone to provide support to children with additional needs as well as general classroom support. Experience is desirable but not essential.
We are looking for Teaching Assistants, who have numeracy and literacy skills grade 4 or above (or equivalent level) and who are:
Caring, patient and intuitive to the needs of the child to enable them to access the curriculum as designated by the teacherAble to communicate effectively with pupils and staffFlexible in approach and able to adapt to working with both groups and individual pupilsWilling to help with activities both in the classroom and across the schoolProfessional, responsible and aware of the need to maintain confidentialitySupportive of the Catholic ethos of the schoolWhat we can offer:
A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated Happy, friendly children with a thirst for knowledge and exemplary standards of behaviour A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff teamA supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support) and discount scheme.For further information, please contact Lauren Copsey, our Office Managers at the school on 0113 3230418. Visits to the school are encouraged, by appointment through the school office.
Closing Date: Monday 29 June 2026 at 9am Interviews: Week Commencing Monday 6 July 2026The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate.
In line with KCSiE 2025 we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-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, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.