L2 Teaching Assistant
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 6RX34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 October 2026
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
Initially joining our Y6 team, you will play a key role in supporting high-quality pupil learning. We are looking for someone dedicated to helping deliver an outstanding Upper KS2 curriculum, embodying the class teacher’s high expectations, and upholding exemplary standards of behaviour, aligned with our school’s core values.
'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 30 Nov 2026 (12noon)
Shortlisting: Mon 30 Nov 2026
Interviews: w/c 30 Nov 2026
Start date: Mon 4 Jan 2027
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!
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
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
- Email address
- admin@bsf-leeds.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01132700978
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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