SEND Teaching Assistant

Castleton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ

26 days remaining to apply

• Earliest start date

  20 April 2026

• Latest start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  4 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.50 hors per week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: B1-B3 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is compassionate, patient, and committed to nurturing children’s individual potential
• Has experience or a keen interest in supporting children with SEND
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and families to create inclusive learning environments
• Is adaptable, proactive, and eager to contribute ideas to improve practice
• Ideally holds a Teaching Assistant Level 3 qualification or relevant SEND training (though this is not essential)

Your kindness and courage to innovate will help us continue to develop a supportive culture where all children feel safe, valued, and excited about learning.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, supportive team and leadership committed to your professional growth
• Opportunities to engage in ongoing training and development
• The chance to make a real difference in a school focused on inclusion, creativity, and community
• Access to green spaces and sports pitches across our three sites, enriching the school experience
• A school culture that celebrates diversity and fosters positive relationships

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

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Castleton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 488 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Castleton Primary School website
• Email address: k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2637756
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleton-primary-school-leeds

Castleton Primary is a forward-thinking two-form entry-maintained 2-11 school located in New Wortley, Leeds, with a strong community spirit and a commitment to inclusion. we serve a richly diverse and vibrant community.
Our core values of curiosity, courage, and kindness shape everything we do. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, empowered, and inspired to embrace learning without limits. Our spacious sites include green spaces and two sports pitches, supporting our unique Opal outdoor play provision that encourages creativity and active play.
We are on an exciting journey to further enhance our curriculum, especially focusing on developing a vibrant culture of reading and writing, improving early years provision, and strengthening relational practice to support attendance and well-being.

Arranging a visit to Castleton Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk.

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