General Teaching Assistant

Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 5PN

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  6th October 2025 or asap afterwards.

• Closing date

  19 September 2025 at 1pm

• Date listed

  5 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £15,975.00 - £16,744.00 Annually (Actual) Grade CD: Point 3 - 6

General Teaching Assistant job summary

Grade: CD (point 3-6)

Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is a school with friendly and dedicated staff who always put the needs of our children first. We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team who have high aspirations both for themselves and our children, have a passion for learning, are proactive and dependable and have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook. In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and to be part of a happy and effective staff team.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our fantastic team. Working throughout the week, the role entails supporting pupils with their learning, including those with SEND, and ensuring that all children reach their full potential. Applications from EYFS practitioners would be particularly welcomed. We maintain a welcoming, inclusive ethos and want someone who will join our strong staff team. We are committed to professional development and the multi-academy trust has structures in place to support career progression.

Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is a great place to work; we are offering the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team with highly effective teaching assistants who are committed to enhancing the experiences of all our students, whilst being a good team player. Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is part of Yorkshire Learning Trust which is strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.

Unlock Your Potential and Thrive with YLT! We're dedicated to supporting our staff with a comprehensive package of opportunities, incentives, and benefits designed to enhance your well-being and career growth. Enjoy:

• Exclusive Savings and Experiences: Dive into our employee benefits website, your gateway to fantastic discounts on everything from everyday shopping to dream holidays and unforgettable days out.

• Your Well-being Matters: Access our confidential Employee Assistance helpline for expert advice and support, empowering you to navigate life's challenges with confidence.

• Invest in Your Future: Embrace continuous training and development opportunities, fostering your professional growth and unlocking new possibilities.

A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At YLT, the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.

At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/monk-fryston-church-of-england-primary-school

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