Teaching Assistant
Fountain Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0AW18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
11 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £24,413.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (Actual)
Teaching Assistant job summary
Teaching Assistant
We are looking for an excellent teaching assistant, who puts learning at the heart of everything they do and who understands and supports our vision for our children.
The successful candidate will be able to:
communicate well with all children
be flexible and have the ability to work across the primary age range
follow planning and discuss learning with class teacher
follow all relevant policies and procedures accurately
follow any relevant SEND plans to support pupils
Fountain Primary School is a good, two form entry school in Morley, Leeds. We are proud to be a part of Owlcotes Multi Academy Trust.
Our most recent inspection states:
‘Pupils at Fountain Primary School are polite, friendly and courteous. They are happy to come to school, and one pupil said, ‘I would like to come to school every day of my life.’ (OFSTED Nov 21)
We are extremely proud to offer you:
an innovative curriculum matched to all pupils’ needs
a supportive, forward thinking leadership team
an excellent CPD programme
fantastic children who really want to learn.
Closing date for applications: Monday 29th June at 9.00am
Interview: Thursday 2nd July
If you would like to visit school or discuss the role further please contact admin@fountain.owlcotesmat.org
Applicants must complete an application form explaining how their skills and experiences would help them succeed in this role. Please note that CVs will not be considered.
The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Fountain Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- Up to 458 pupils
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fountain Primary School website
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