Quick Apply

Teaching Assistant

Oulton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS26 8NT

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  12 December 2024 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 November 2024

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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31st August 2025 initially
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,404 - £25,183

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Oulton Primary School in Leeds. This role is varied and we are looking for an adaptable, flexible and resourceful individual able to join our team. Initially, the successful candidate is likely to be placed in Early Years or KS1, so experience in these phases would be beneficial.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Working effectively with class teachers to deliver excellent teaching and learning
• Delivery of set programs such as phonics/maths intervention/small group sessions
• Be able to work as part of a team and work with others to undertake different roles during the day- supporting whole class teaching, supporting groups or working 1-1 with children .
• Coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis
• Accompanying groups on trips
• Supporting assessment and evidencing learning
• Working with the teacher to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources
• Maintaining a safe and positive environment for all learners
• Creating opportunities for all learners to reach their potential, irrespective of ability
• Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
• Has a flexible and supportive approach to changing demands
• Will possess excellent literacy, numeracy and communication skills
• Works effectively as part of a skilled team

What the school offers its staff

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Term-time hours
• The opportunity of working within a supportive, friendly environment in this well run and respected school
• Good opportunities for personal and career development
• Modern working environment
• Pension Scheme
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cheerful, enthusiastic and happy children
• A strong and supportive staff team
• Committed and involved Governing Body

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above
• Previous experience
• A proven ability to work on their own initiative
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment
• A can-do attitude
• A commitment to the happiness well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school

Visits to our school are warmly welcomed, please telephone the school office.

Commitment to safeguarding

Oulton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

Please make sure you download the SCHOOL application form, and email completed forms to address given. Due to our stringent safeguarding policy, CVs will never be accepted. All posts are contingent on enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

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

TA - Job Description & Person Specification.pdf - 293 KB (opens in new tab)

About Oulton Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 311 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
• School website: Oulton Primary School website (opens in new tab)
• Email address: hello@oulton.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 282 1344
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oulton-primary-school (opens in new tab)

Oulton Primary is a recently refurbished school that boasts an attractive spacious working environment. Re-opened in June 2012, the multi-million pound, architect-designed building is fit for education in the 21st century. It includes a room for Extended Services, sensory room, pastoral base, multiple intervention rooms, spacious library, breakfast club area, purpose-built classrooms and a large sports hall.

Arranging a visit to Oulton Primary School

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

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in Leeds and West Yorkshire