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L2 Teaching Assistant

St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 6RX

This job expired on 31 August 2026 – see similar jobs

• Job start date

  21 September 2026

• Closing date

  31 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 August 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Mon to Fri; 34.25hrs per wk; 8.30am-3.45pm (plus one day until 4.15pm)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: B3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our children are looking for a Teaching Assistant who...

- likes us and values what we have to offer

- listens carefully and helps us overcome challenges

- is kind, supportive and understanding, while being firm and fair

- is honest, learns from mistakes and encourages us to do the same

- keeps us safe and makes us smile

- makes learning exciting, fun and challenging, using lots of different ways to help us learn

- wants to be part of our school family, parish and wider community

Staff and Leaders are looking for someone who...

- puts children at the heart of everything they do

- is passionate about supporting children, incl. those with SEND, to achieve their potential

- is resilient, flexible and enjoys working as part of a team

- embraces our Catholic ethos and values

- can inspire, motivate and work creatively with colleagues to solve problems

- is an excellent role model for our children

- understands the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

- brings enthusiasm, positivity and a good sense of humour to school life

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

- a clear career pathway with opportunities to progress towards HLTA status or teacher training

- high-quality mentoring, training and professional development

- a welcoming, inclusive and diverse school community where every member of staff is valued

- a dedicated and supportive team committed to achieving the very best for every child

- enthusiastic, curious and delightful children who make every day rewarding

- a strong commitment to staff health, wellbeing and work-life balance

- excellent partnerships with parents, governors, local parishes and the wider community

- a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration and professional growth

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.

'St Francis of Assisi School is an oasis at the heart of the community. The school has very high expectations for all pupils…, who are highly motivated, eager to learn and rise to the school’s challenges.' (OFSTED Oct 2024)

'The school community is genuinely welcoming, inclusive and open, living out in every interaction its strong Catholic ethos and mission.' (S48 RE Inspection May 2023)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and talented L2 Teaching Assistant who will play a vital role in helping our children flourish. Working alongside our experienced staff, you will support our pupils to overcome barriers to learning, build confidence and achieve their full potential.

This is a permanent, term-time only post, with a total of 34.25 working hours per week,and a working pattern of 8.30am-3.45pm daily (plus on Tue until 4.15pm).

This is more than a support role – it is an opportunity to begin or develop a rewarding career in education. We are proud of our proven track record of nurturing and developing the next generation of teachers and HLTAs through outstanding support, mentoring and professional development.

At the heart of everything we do is our mission: 'Nothing is impossible with God.'

Advert closes: Mon 31 Aug 2026

Shortlisting: Tue 1 Sep 2026

Interviews: Thu 3 Sep 2026

Start date: Mon 21 Sep 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

At St Francis of Assisi, we are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust safeguarding processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our staff and volunteers.
SAFEGUARDING IS EVERYONE’S RESPONSIBILITY!

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Additional documents

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TA Level 2.pdf - 150 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 216 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy website
• Email address: admin@bsf-leeds.co.uk
• Phone number: 01132700978
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-of-assisi-catholic-primary-school-a-voluntary-academy

We are a primary school setting, part of a MAT trust, St Gregory The Great.
· A visibly Catholic school with Christ at heart, that cherishes everyone
· A school which offers a high-quality inclusive education
· A school in which teaching constantly strives to be better
· A school where the whole community values learning
· A school which promotes independence, motivation and perseverance
· A school in which pupils demonstrate calm and positive behaviour
· A school which sets no ceiling on the expectations of pupil achievement and believes that every child, has the right to feel clever, and achieve greatness.

Arranging a visit to St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@bsf-leeds.co.uk.

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