Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Manor Wood Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5DJ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be discussed with the successful candidate

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614.00 - £26,846.00 Annually (FTE) £13.28 - £13.92 per hour. Approximate monthly gross salary £1541.50 - £1615.00

Level 1 Teaching Assistant job summary

Manor Wood 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.

Manor Wood 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.

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 Manor Wood 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.

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.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All adults in school, whether paid staff or a volunteer, have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All adults in our schools must abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust policies and procedure and each school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. All successful employment candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).

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 Manor Wood Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 490 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Manor Wood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/manor-wood-primary-school-leeds

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