Experienced Upper Key Stage 2 Teaching Assistant

Horsforth Featherbank Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS18 4QP

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.50hrs per week, Monday to Friday, term time only from 8.15am till 3.45pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,403 to £28,142

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working in Upper KS2
• Has experience of working with a wide range of SEND
• Will champion inclusion and diversity, promoting a positive and inclusive school culture where all students feel valued and supported.
• Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour.
• Will provide high quality support and encouragement under the direction of the class teacher.
• Has a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands.
• Possesses excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Works effectively as part of a skilled team.

First Aid Qualification desirable or willingness to undertake a first aid qualification is essential

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, stable and diverse school community
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils with a wide range of strengths and needs
• A committed SENCO, strong pastoral systems and a team passionate about inclusion
• High‑quality professional development, including SEND training and support
• A collaborative staff team where inclusion and wellbeing come first
• A leadership team that values innovation, staff voice and work–life balance

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teaching Assistant Level 2 B3.pdf - 158 KB (opens in new tab)

About Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Horsforth Featherbank Primary School website
• Email address: carol.jackson@featherbank.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2589412
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/horsforth-featherbank-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Horsforth Featherbank Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email carol.jackson@featherbank.leeds.sch.uk.

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