Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Calverley Parkside Primary School, Pudsey, West Yorkshire, LS28 5PQ

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  21 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,796.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Hourly rate - £12.85-£13.47

Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Calverley Parkside Primary school is a forward-thinking school, where children are at the center of everything we do. We have high expectations of pupils and our aim is to support our children to achieve their best academically, as well become well-rounded, positive and socially adept individuals by the time they leave our school. This vacancy will suit candidates who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and have the best outcomes for children at heart. Knowledge and/or experience of pupils with SEN is preferable but not essential.

We are looking for candidates who have:

• A passion for supporting children to learn.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team with staff, parents and outside agencies.

• Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge.

• High expectations of children.

• Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum.

• A commitment to continuing professional development.

Calverley Parkside Primary School can offer:

• An enriched curriculum that is matched to pupils’ needs.

• A supportive staff team who work well with each other to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

• A community of supportive parents/carers.

• An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers

• A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a close working partnership with schools across the trust to further support professional development.

This post will suit candidates who are highly motivated and have the best outcomes for children at heart. The successful candidate will be joining a like-minded and friendly school team. Please note, the interview process may involve shortlisted candidates delivering an activity to a group of pupils.

Prior to employment, the successful candidate will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, medical clearance, a check of the ISA barred list, prohibition order and DBS Enhanced Disclosure, verification of identity and eligibility to work in the UK as well as verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable. The successful candidate will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust’s policies and procedures and Calverley Parkside Primary School’s safeguarding and child protection policies. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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

Calverley Parkside is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to suitable references and the appropriate checks.

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 Calverley Parkside Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Calverley Parkside Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/calverley-parkside-primary-school

Calverley Parkside Primary School is an inclusive one-form primary school, with a nursery, in the Calverley area of Leeds. We are an Ofsted ‘Good’ school as of February 2023.

At Calverley Parkside Primary, our pupils are confident and caring individuals who are proud of their own uniqueness and successes. Our pupils demonstrate independence and effective team-working skills and understand the importance of being a positive role model and taking ownership of their own learning journey.

Calverley Parkside has an engaging, ambitious and inclusive curriculum which results in happy learners who achieve their potential in all areas, children being prepared for modern-day life, a lifelong love of learning and a positive mindset.

The school is at the heart of the community. We celebrate and share our successes and are fully involved in local events, with our children understanding how they can positively contribute to where they live and those who live there.

Calverley Parkside Primary is a fast growing and ambitious school, with a strong team of like-minded and motivated school staff and leaders. Part of Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust since November 2018, the school has benefitted from the support of Owlcotes, namely through working collaboratively with a network of teachers and leaders to share best practice and create an enriched curriculum.

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