Teaching Assistant Level 1
Whitecote Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 2LQ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
22 September 2025 at 8am
Date listed
8 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Term time only plus 2 training days. Core hours will be 30.25 (30 hours 15 minutes) per week, 8.40am to 3.05pm. This include a 30-minute unpaid break and a 30-minute paid mid-day supervisor duty shift. In addition, you are required to work 30 minutes per week to undertake planning and preparation. You will be paid 10 minutes per week and you will be required to stay for one hour per half term for twilight training.
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until 31st August 2026 in the first instance
Pay scale
- Teaching Assistant Salary £16,619, Mid-day Supervisor Salary £1547
What skills and experience we're looking for
At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.
Inspire, Nurture, Challenge
Join Our Team – Level 1 Teaching Assistant
(Fixed term contract in the first instance)
Whitecote Primary School is on the lookout for a dedicated and dynamic Teaching Assistant to work with some of our fantastic children across school.
We’re looking for someone who:
- Connects brilliantly with children and builds positive relationships.
- Is a confident communicator and a strong team player.
- Brings flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving skills to every challenge.
- Sees each day as a chance to grow, learn, and make a difference.
- Is eager to develop professionally and become an outstanding practitioner.
If you're passionate about supporting children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a school that values your growth — we’d love to hear from you!
To request an application form and job description, visit our website Whitecote Primary School - Job Vacancies, alternatively send an e-mail to office@whitecote.co.uk or call the school office on 0113 216 4800
The deadline for applications is 22nd September 2025 at 8am.
What the school offers its staff
We are a school that values your growth.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Whitecote Primary School is committed to safeguarding children. We expect all staff to share this commitment and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Whitecote Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 448 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Whitecote Primary School website
- Email address
- louise.daddy@whitecote.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0113 2164800
At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance. Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve. Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.
Inspire, Nurture, Challenge
Whitecote Primary School are looking for great class teachers to work in Key Stage 2.
We are a school with a clear vision for the future and want someone who can join our team and continue with us on our journey to outstanding. Leaders consider staff wellbeing, which was recognised in our recent Ofsted report (November 2022), and staff are proud to work at Whitecote. Our children are eager to learn and enjoy the ambitious curriculum that has been planned for them.
We want someone who can work well as a part of a team, who can build great relationships with children and staff, and is a great communicator. Someone who will do what it takes to help our children achieve their potential and has a commitment to developing their professionalism. Someone who has passion, enthusiasm and is well motivated. You will be prepared to go above and beyond and want to get involved with our community.
If this sounds like a school you want to be a part of, then we would love to hear from you.
Visits to our school are warmly encouraged. All visits should be pre-arranged with Mrs. Hawkshaw (School Business Manager) by calling 0113 216 4800 or emailing office@whitecote.co.uk
Arranging a visit to Whitecote Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email louise.daddy@whitecote.co.uk.
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