Teaching Assistant

Cross Gates Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  23 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 30hrs 50 mins pw (6hrs 10 mins per day)Monday to Friday (Term time only)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: £14685.42
• Pay scale: B1 pt 2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Your main duties will include:

• Working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive classroom

• Supporting high quality teaching and learning in the classroom

• Leading small group/1:1 interventions

• Preparing teaching resources

• To liaise with stakeholders such as parents/carers, the class teacher and senior leaders

• To undertake pupil record keeping as requested

• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate

We are looking for a Teaching assistant who:

• Always puts the child at the centre

• Seeks to build positive relationships with children

• Has high expectations

• Has good communication and interpersonal skills

• Can work effectively using their own initiative and as part of a team

• Is optimistic, enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking

• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with parents and families

• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference

What the school offers its staff

What the school can offer:

• A welcoming, friendly school community

• A supportive leadership team and governing body

• A committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children

• Continuous professional development opportunities

• Delightful children!

Commitment to safeguarding

Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk

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.

Job Description Teaching Assistant A1-B1 01.01.19.pdf - 83 KB (opens in new tab)

Applying for a Job at Cross Gates Primary.pdf - 480 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification TA L1.pdf - 137 KB (opens in new tab)

About Cross Gates Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 266 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cross Gates Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk
• Phone number: 01132645763
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cross-gates-primary-school

Cross Gates Primary is a forward thinking school where our children are at the heart of our decision-making. We know our children as individuals and we tailor our teaching and learning to their needs. We are proud of our family ethos and celebrate the fact our thriving one form entry school is at the heart of the community. We nurture our children from the moment we meet them, priding ourselves on our broad and balanced child-led, knowledge rich curriculum which is exciting and challenging. Our professional and dedicated staff have high expectations of the children and we work hard to foster a love of learning from all.

Arranging a visit to Cross Gates Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@crossgatesprimary.co.uk.

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