22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    13 April 2026

  • Closing date

    24 March 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    2 March 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant
  • Other support roles

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Friday 15 hours per week term time only 3.00pm -6.00pm

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £28,598 and £31,022

Actual salary

Between £10,008 and £11,051

Pay scale

NJC C1, Spine Points 12 to 17

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

  • An enthusiastic, highly motivated, energetic, creative and innovative person who works with pace and challenge
  • A person with a passion for working with children, who understands the importance of learning through play to develop the child as a whole
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children
  • Commitment to working in partnership with parents and other professionals
  • An individual who is able to manage colleagues effectively
  • A person who is supportive of the school’s Catholic ethos and will commit to the wider life of the school
  • A person with a passionate belief in the inclusion of all children and the ability to respond to the challenge of inclusion
  • An individual who has the skills required for effective team and partnership work


What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer:

  • A strong Catholic ethos
  • An opportunity to be part of a dynamic team
  • Well motivated, well behaved and enthusiastic children who are eager to learn
  • A hard working and committed staff team
  • Good relationships with parents, parish and wider community
  • A committed and supportive Academy Council
  • A commitment to your continued professional development


Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

We offer wraparound childcare before school from 8.00am and after school until 6.00pm on every school day during term-time. It is an essential part of our offer to parents.

The Link is the name for our after school club. The club is open only to children at the school and is run by staff employed by the school. The Link runs from 3.15pm until 6.00pm and has 20 places. The club offers a range of activities including outdoor play, board games, films, crafts, support with homework, computer games and chill out areas. A light snack (sandwiches, toasties, fruit, crackers) is included.

Further information is on our website at https://www.sacredheartleeds.org.uk/parents/wraparound-childcare.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check and other checks in line with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

School type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
189 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
01133206297

Sacred Heart provides a welcoming and engaging environment where children feel happy, confident, and excited to learn, an outstanding and distinctive Catholic education with Christ at the heart of our community, and superb facilities including fabulous outdoor learning and play spaces, green playing fields, library, light and spacious classrooms. We have high aspirations for all to be the best versions of themselves and fulfil their potential. Our curriculum stretches, challenges and interests pupils, providing them with the skills and knowledge needed to make a valuable contribution to the society in which we live. We foster a commitment to lifelong learning that involves enjoyment, hard work and fun.

We have signed up to the education staff wellbeing charter as part of our commitment to protect, promote and enhance the wellbeing of our staff:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-staff-wellbeing-charter

We are a strong, committed, hardworking and dynamic team. If you are someone who is highly motivated and energetic with high aspirations for all learners, we encourage you to apply to work with us.

We are part of St Gregory the Great Catholic Academy Trust, a strong family of nine Catholic schools across the city of Leeds dedicated to providing an outstanding Catholic education to its pupils. The Trust is committed to excellent HR practice, provides a well-structured programme for your professional development, and offer a range of employee benefits.

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email d.hubbard@sacredheartleeds.org.uk.

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