General Support Assistant
Alder Tree Primary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 2DR17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Learning support or cover supervisor
- Administration, HR, data and finance
- Pastoral, health and welfare
- Other support roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- B3 (Actual Salary £18,414 to £19,626)
What skills and experience we're looking for
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Reliable, flexible, and proactive
- Confident working with children and adults
- Organised with good communication skills
- Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, changing environment
- A team player with a positive, can‑do attitude
What the school offers its staff
Here at Alder Tree, we are embarking on a journey, not only to transform children’s lives, but to work with all our stakeholders including parents, carers and the local community to ensure we are providing a world class education and giving each child the best possible start to their education ensuring that they continue their journey to become the very best that they can be.
We strongly believe that our vision, values and culture drive us to not only transform the lives of our young people but transform the local communities which we so passionately serve. Alder Tree Primary is a unique and very special place to work.
Alder Tree Primary Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust.
White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys being at the heart of a busy school community.
The trust currently employs nearly 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The Trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and our primary school.
We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.
Further information about the job
Are you dependable, adaptable, and passionate about making a positive difference in a school community? Alder Tree Primary School is seeking a General Support Assistant to play a vital role in the smooth and successful daily running of our academy.
About the Role
In this varied and rewarding position, you will provide flexible support across the school to ensure a welcoming, well‑organised and effective learning environment for all. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing classroom assistance to teachers and pupils
- Supporting with administrative and reception tasks
- Assisting on school trips and events
- Operating the school minibus
- Offering general support wherever it is needed most
Every day will bring something different. You will adapt quickly to changing priorities, respond to staffing and operational needs, and play a key part in ensuring that pupils, staff, and visitors feel supported and valued.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alder Tree Primary Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 306 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- wrat-hr@whiteroseacademies.org
- Phone number
- 0113 262 0021
Arranging a visit to Alder Tree Primary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email wrat-hr@whiteroseacademies.org.
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