Teaching Assistant (experienced)
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 4BJ28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
4 January 2027
Closing date
7 December 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.5 hrs per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B1 points 04 to 06
What skills and experience we're looking for
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school, to start in the January. The role will involve general Teaching Assistant duties in the classroom, as well as working with small groups of children. Some 1:1 work with children may also be involved.
For our children, we’re a happy and healthy place to learn. For our staff, we’re a happy and healthy place to work:
o ‘It feels like staff wellbeing is considered across the federation.’
o ‘It’s great to work with such supportive colleagues.’
o ‘I feel valued as a part of the team.’
(Staff survey, 2026)
We want someone who demonstrates personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and humour. They will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and individual children. The ideal candidate must have good skills in English and Maths. All applicants who can demonstrate strong skills and experience will be welcomed.
What the school offers its staff
For children and staff alike, Scholes (Elmet) has:
o A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations
o A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment
o Friendly, welcoming staff
o A great atmosphere and ethos which promotes inclusion and co-operation
o A commitment to diversity and a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds
o A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety (thorough checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks)
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Further information about the job
How to apply for the role:
For further information, a job description and an insight into Scholes (Elmet), please look through our website, or contact us with any questions: https://www.scholeselmet.leeds.sch.uk/join-in/vacancies/
Closing date for applications is Monday 07 December, 9am. Interviews will take place on Friday 11 December.
In school, we recognise the value of AI tools and understand that applicants might choose to use these in the application. Please note that applications which stand out are those which are personal and allow us to ‘get to know you’.
As part of this and all recruitments, we carry out thorough safeguarding checks. This includes (not an exhaustive list of the recruitment checks):
1. an online search to help identify any incidents or issues which might compromise your professional role
2. obtaining two references, one of which is from the candidate’s current or most recent employer
3. a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria from the Ministry of Justice on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found here. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that are not filtered prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guidance. Please note, under Section 7(1)(a) of the SVGA 2006 (Legislation.gov.uk), it is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred in engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.
Commitment to safeguarding
This post involves substantial contact with children. Safeguarding is a key requirement and responsibility.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of all children. We expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
As part of this and all recruitments, we carry out thorough safeguarding checks. This includes (not an exhaustive list):
1. an online search to help identify any issues which might compromise your professional role
2. obtaining two references, one of which is from the candidate’s current or most recent employer
3. a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Scholes (Elmet) Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 340 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- scholesfinance@spherefederation.org
- Phone number
- 0113 264 9149
Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is proud to be a central part of the village community. It's a modern, well equipped, spacious community school which has been a part of Scholes for over a century.
Our Early Years phase is made up of Nursery and Reception. It’s judged to be outstanding by Ofsted:
‘The school’s early years is exceptional. It carefully considers what the youngest children need to know and when. Consequently, children achieve very well.’ (Ofsted, May 2024)
Pupil outcomes are typically higher than national.
‘Scholes (Elmet) Primary has always been a caring and nurturing school for both of my children. They have both thrived…The support and care doesn’t end at the end of the school day. All of the teachers are…on hard to offer guidance, support and extra learning when required. I cannot recommend this school enough.’ (Parent survey, 2026)
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