Teaching Assistant

Meanwood Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS6 4LD

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  26 August 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 August 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 30 hrs a week, Monday to Friday, 8.30 am - 3.30 pm with 1 hour for lunch
• Contract type: Fixed term - Temporary for 1 year (in the first instance)
• Pay scale: A1/B1 .3

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good numeracy/literacy skills

Use basic technology – computer, video, photocopier

Ability to relate well to children and adults

Ability to work constructively as part of a team

GCSE Maths and English grade C or above

What the school offers its staff

Meanwood CE Primary School can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved children.
• A school environment rooted in mutual respect and healthy relationships.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive Governing Body, church and leadership team.
• A school where parents and carers are extremely supportive.

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.

Please note that interviews will take place on Thursday 28th August 2025.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and social media checks.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to admin@meanwood.leeds.sch.uk

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teaching Assistant - Level 1.pdf - 281 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant Person Specification.docx - 14.9 KB (opens in new tab)

About Meanwood Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 214 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Meanwood Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@meanwood.leeds.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2755883
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/meanwood-church-of-england-primary-school

Meanwood C of E Primary School is a small, oversubscribed and friendly primary school in the suburb of Meanwood in North Leeds. We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements.

Arranging a visit to Meanwood Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@meanwood.leeds.sch.uk.

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