Teaching Assistant

Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 5BS

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 8:50am to 12:00pm Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: £13.48 to £13.92 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

• An experienced teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
• A person who can enhance and develop the interaction, communication and educational needs of the pupils.
• An integral part of the Key Stage team and report to the class teacher about pupil, progress, achievements and problems.
• A person who will promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
• A good communicator and have the ability to establish good relationships within the school staff team.
• Maintain a safe and positive environment for all learners.
• Be highly passionate in their work with good organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

• A happy and thriving village school serving its local community.
• Opportunities for personal and career development.
• A school which actively promotes the wellbeing of staff.
• A highly performing team of staff and governors who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos.
• A team of dedicated professionals who work together to create a successful, secure, purposeful and stimulating workplace.
• A child centred learning environment where all children feel respected and valued.
• Free on-site parking.

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.

We are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant, to join our happy and supportive workforce. The successful candidate will support delivery of excellent teaching and learning throughout either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent upon experience. The role will involve coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis; accompanying groups on trips; supporting assessment; evidencing learning; and working with teachers to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources.

Additional Opportunity
We also have a lunchtime vacancy available. For candidates seeking longer hours, these two roles can easily be combined into a single, cohesive working pattern.

Ethos and Values
Our ethos of ‘We are family; all are welcome; you are loved’ and our Christian vision are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 211 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School website
• Email address: vacancies@collinghamschool.org
• Phone number: 01937573117
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/collingham-lady-elizabeth-hastings-church-of-england-voluntary-aided-primary-school

Collingham is a thriving village school serving its local community. We have a highly performing team, who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos. Staff work together to create a successful, secure, happy, purposeful and stimulating environment where all children feel respected and valued.

Arranging a visit to Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings Church of England Voluntary Aided Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@collinghamschool.org.

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