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SEND Teaching Assistant

Grimes Dyke Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 5BY

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hours per week term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year initially
• Pay scale: B3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The number of pupils with complex needs is growing in schools. We are proud of our inclusive environment and pride ourselves on making learning accessible to all learners. This relies on us having a well trained team of inclusive teaching assistants to support children in school.

We are looking for candidates who have experience in supporting learners with additional needs and can demonstrate their impact in the classroom or education base. We are particularly interested in candidates who have worked with children with complex communication difficulties, medical needs or those who require intimate care. A willingness to support all kinds of learners be an advantage.

What the school offers its staff

Team GD is a collective name for the pupils, staff, governors and families of Grimes Dyke. This is not just a gimmick but a real working atmosphere. Staff working for the team are well supported to do their role and are valued as a member of the team.

Staff development is important and all members of the team receive training in order to complete their role. Some training will be given in house by experienced members of staff but where necessary and appropriate we will ensure external CPD is prioritised.

Grimes Dyke is spacious site with plenty of indoor and outdoor working space. Members of staff with electric cars are welcome to charge them on site for a very small charge.

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

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.

Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack May 2026.docx - 2.08 MB (opens in new tab)

About Grimes Dyke Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 226 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Grimes Dyke Primary School website
• Email address: louise.hill@grimesdyke.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01132941066
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/grimes-dyke-primary-school

Grimes Dyke Primary is a single form entry school based in East Leeds. Our school is set in beautiful large grounds with an enormous amount of space for everyone to play and learn. This is why we are a Platinum Award winning OPAL school. We are located just off the York Road with good links to the A1 and to Leeds. You will have the opportunity to work alongside outstanding teachers, to observe and share practice on a regular basis, developing pedagogy through reflection. We pride ourselves on our strong ethos of inclusion and diversity. We have recently begun a journey of transforming our classrooms into therapeutic learning environments and are committed to this approach in school. Our school community offers the opportunity to become a meaningful part of the wider community through enrichment and extra-curricular activities. We are passionate about staff work-life balance and wellbeing throughout the school and work as a team to ensure that the school is a supportive environment for all staff.

Arranging a visit to Grimes Dyke Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.hill@grimesdyke.leeds.sch.uk.

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