SEND Teaching Assistant

Primrose Lane Primary School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 6DX

42 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  24 September 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): We would be happy to consider part time for the right candidate.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Two terms in the first instance
• Pay scale: B1 (£24, 404 - £25, 183) Term Time Only

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Patience, empathy and a nurturing approach.
• An understanding of ADHD and Autism and how to support children within the classroom and school environment.
• Ability to build a rapport with children across school.
• Be adaptable and able to think on your feet in challenging situations with excellent communication skills.

• Enthusiasm for professional development and continuous learning.
• Commitment to inclusive education and promoting equality of opportunity.

• Relevant qualifications in education, child development, or a related field (desirable).

What the school offers its staff

• A friendly school that is a happy and healthy place to learn and work.
• A strong commitment to continuous professional development including working in partnership with Roundhay School and the Wharfe Valley Learning Partnership.
• The chance to be part of a school that is passionate about inspiring our pupils and enabling them to reach their full potential.
• A chance to be a part of a caring and nurturing school with an exciting vision for the future.
• A commitment to support you and your professional development.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application Pack SEND TA Sept 2025.pdf - 273 KB (opens in new tab)

application form - support staff.doc.docx - 163 KB (opens in new tab)

About Primrose Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 194 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Primrose Lane Primary School website
• Email address: info@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01937 842 667
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/primrose-lane-primary-school

Primrose Lane is a community primary school with 200 children aged 3-11. Our school is close to the centre of Boston Spa, an attractive rural village located on the outskirts of Leeds. Primrose Lane is proud of its reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement.

We are a nurturing and inclusive school, providing a broad and balanced curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning and can make progress, no matter their background or special educational need.

Arranging a visit to Primrose Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@primroselane.leeds.sch.uk.

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