Teaching Assistant
Fieldhead Carr Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS14 2EG15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B1-B3
What skills and experience we're looking for
To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work.
To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
To provide clerical/admin. support - photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.
To support pupils to understand instructions
To support pupils in respect of local and national learning strategies - literacy, numeracy, KS3, early years, as directed by the teacher
To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.
To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
To attend relevant meetings as required
To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required.
To ensure promotion and support of Equal Opportunities and Health & Safety
To undertake any other duties that are commensurate with the post
What the school offers its staff
- Full induction with on-going mentoring
- A school with the drive and determination to make a difference in the lives of the children it serves
- CPD opportunities within our school and the local Family of Schools to help you grow as a professional
- A supportive, dedicated and dynamic staff team offering high quality professional learning opportunities
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 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Fieldhead Carr Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 402 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Fieldhead Carr Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk
Dear Applicant, Welcome and thanks for your interest in our school. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our Key Stage 2 Team! We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, motivated Teaching Assistant to join a supportive team of professionals. The successful candidates will understand the importance of contributing to the vision and the future achievements of Fieldhead Carr Primary School. From this process we are looking for someone who has the child at the heart of all they do. We have a have a socially diverse intake and so our staff need to be skilled in understanding that the life of each child is different We would welcome those interested to come and have a look at the setting. To make a 1-1 appointment please contact my Business Manager sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk or contact us on 0113 2930226. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflect the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply. Please see the policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders. We look forward to receiving your application. Best wishes Mrs Joanna Murphy Head Teacher
Arranging a visit to Fieldhead Carr Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@fieldheadcarr.leeds.sch.uk.
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