Teaching Assistant
Manor Wood Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS17 5DJ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
26 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
- £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) 2025 NJC pay scales - 2026 pay award pending.
Teaching Assistant job summary
Manor Wood Primary School are seeking to appoint 2 experienced Teaching Assistants for September 2026 to join our strong school team and support teaching and learning in our school.
The posts available are as follows:
Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Maternity Cover - 32.5 hours per week TTO + 5 days - Temporary contract to cover Maternity leave
Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Fixed Term contract - 32.5 hours per week TTO + 5 days
We welcome applications from candidates with experience of EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 - the specific year group for these roles will be decided depending on the candidates’ experience and expertise.
This vacancy will suit candidates who are enthusiastic, highly motivated, and dedicated to upholding our mission of ensuring every young person thrives through inclusion, tolerance, and mutual respect. We are a supportive and happy environment, committed to celebrating our diverse cultures. We value candidates who have the best outcomes for children at heart. Knowledge and/or experience of pupils with SEN is preferable but not required.
We are looking for candidates who have:
A passion for supporting children to learn.
A passion for creating an adventurous and engaging learning environment, including embracing our unique alfresco learning environment and outdoor activities.
Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well as a team with staff, parents and outside agencies.
Energy and enthusiasm for this exciting challenge.
High expectations of children and a commitment to our restorative approach to student development.
Knowledge and experience of the national curriculum.
A commitment to continuing professional development.
Manor Wood Primary School can offer:
A supportive staff team who work well to ensure the best outcomes for pupils, characterised by a nurturing pastoral focus.
An adventurous and happy environment where diverse cultures are celebrated.
The opportunity to deliver a curriculum that incorporates our Forest School approach and collaborative learning through creative play. As of Summer 2026, we will be a Forest School accredited setting.
Parents who are supportive.
A commitment to your professional development with a range of opportunities to further your career, including a close working partnership with schools across the trust to further support professional development.
An employee perks scheme including discounts and online offers at major high street and online retailers, and salary sacrifice schemes.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025 confirmed that Manor Wood continues to be a thriving, high-achieving environment where both staff and pupils excel. The report highlights our:
Valued Voice: Our leadership team is dedicated to a collaborative culture, and staff "appreciate the way that leaders take account of their views when implementing changes".
Culture of Kindness: We pride ourselves on being an "inclusive and welcoming school" that operates as a "fair and kind community".
Exceptional Early Years: For those joining our EYFS team, you will be part of an "exceptionally well-resourced and creative place where children thrive".
Successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check prior to employment and will abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust’s policies and procedures and Manor Wood Primary School’s safeguarding and child protection policies.
The closing date for applications is Wednesday 8 July 2026 at 12 noon. Interviews will take place week beginning 13 July 2026.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description and application form attached to this advert. Please apply via My New Term by the closing date.
Good luck in your application and we look forward to meeting you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All adults in school, whether paid staff or a volunteer, have a responsibility for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All adults in our schools must abide by Owlcotes Multi-Academy Trust policies and procedure and each school's Safeguarding and Child Protection policy. All successful employment candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS).
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.
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- School type
- Academy, ages 0 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 497 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- Not given
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Manor Wood Primary School website
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