24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    31 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday- Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 Months

Pay scale

M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

. High level of organisational and planning skills

. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing to a range of audiences

.An excellent classroom practitioner

. Excellent communication and be able to have kind but honest conversations with children and families.

. Has a strong passion for learning

. Work effectively as part of a team, relating well to colleagues, pupils and parents

.Able to use own initiative and motivate others

. Ability to relate to and empathise with pupils and to develop trusting and respectful relationships with them

.Ability to demonstrate high level ICT skills in personal and educational situations

.Able to use own initiative and motivate others

. Respect for confidentiality of information concerning individual pupils and ability to use discretion in circumstances of disclosure

.Any statutory curriculum requirements and the requirements for assessment, recording and reporting of pupils’ attainment and progress.

. Full working knowledge of relevant polices/codes of practice/legislation

. Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships in your own classroom through team working and mutual support; devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks where appropriate

. Positive and optimistic attitude towards School Improvement and Inclusion

What the school offers its staff

.Whole school Wellbeing approach including (eg: parents’ consultations during the school day,1x Duvet Day per year for every teacher and to high quality supervision)

.Whilst there is no automatic progression to any more senior posts, opportunities do exist for advancement and promotion, dependent upon normal staff movements and on the capabilities of the individual post holder.

. CPD linked to Personal training profile- we want our staff to grow in their roles and always have our eye on your next steps- these opportunities are school wide and within local family of schools

. Strong phase leaders within each phase of the school to support collaboration, consistency, and high-quality teaching.

. Team building events throughout the year to help new staff to quickly become part of the school community

. Access to Executive Coaching as part of your professional development

. Access To the Education Support Scheme

. Cycle to work scheme

. Teacher pension scheme

. A school with the drive and determination to make a difference in the lives of the children in serves.

. A supportive, dedicated and dynamic staff team offering high quality professional learning opportunities.

. A school on an exciting journey of expansion as it continues to grow to two form entry.


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

Please complete the online application.

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Additional documents

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About Fieldhead Carr Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
402 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0113 293 0226

Dear Applicant,
Welcome and thanks for your interest in our school. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our Key Stage 2 Team!
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team of professionals. The successful candidates will understand the importance of contributing to the vision and the future achievements of Fieldhead Carr Primary School.
From this process we are looking for someone who has the child at the heart of all they do. We have a have a socially diverse intake and so our staff need to be skilled in understanding that the life of each child is different
We would welcome those interested to come and have a look at the setting. To make a 1-1 appointment please contact my Business Manager sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk or contact us on 0113 2930226.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflect the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Please see the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders.
We look forward to receiving your application.

Best wishes

Mrs Emma Wraighte
Head Teacher

Arranging a visit to Fieldhead Carr Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk.

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