Teaching Assistant

Hugh Gaitskell Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8AB

10 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £22,366.00 - £23,839.00 Annually (FTE)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Contract Type: Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Salary: A1-B1

Hours: 30.42 Term Time Only + up to 5 days

We are seeking to appoint enthusiastic, inspirational and motivated Teaching Assistants to join a supportive team of professionals who are committed to raising standards and using innovative techniques to make learning magical.

The successful candidates will understand the importance of contributing to the vision and the future achievements of Hugh Gaitskell Primary School. We are driving towards outstanding provision and we believe that energy, passion and a commitment to high standards are among the key characteristics required.

We can offer you:

- Well behaved children who care about each other and are enthusiastic about their learning

- A strong, positive and forward thinking leadership team

- Highly talented, motivated and hardworking staff

- An ambitious and supportive Governing Board and community - school

We are looking for someone who:

- Is enthusiastic, inspirational and motivated

- An outstanding environment and well-resourced

- Shares our passion for providing the children with excellent learning opportunities

Has the ability to inspire, motivate and support pupils

- Is excited about teaching in a culturally diverse environment

- Has resilience, emotional intelligence and excellent communication skills

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

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.

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.

About Hugh Gaitskell Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 562 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hugh Gaitskell Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hugh-gaitskell-primary-school

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