Teaching Assistant
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Otley, West Yorkshire, LS21 1LGThis job expired on 9 July 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
9 July 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 July 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday Full Time: 8:30 - 3:30
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year
Pay scale
- B1- Scale point 4-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Purpose of Role:
To work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Main duties:
1. To attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
2. To supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
3. To establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
4. To promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
5. To encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
6. To encourage pupils to act independently as appropriate
7. To prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupil’s work
8. To be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed
9. To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
10. To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
11. To gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed
12. To provide clerical/administrative support – photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc
13. To support pupils to understand instructions
14. To support pupils in respect of the National Curriculum – English, Maths, Early Years, as directed by the teacher
15. To support pupils in using basic ICT as directed
16. To prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use
17. To be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
18. To follow the school safeguarding policies and procedures.
19. To be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop
20. To contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school
21. To appreciate and support the role of other professionals
22. To attend relevant meetings as required
23. To participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
24. To assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, and at lunchtimes
25. To accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required
Any Special Conditions of Service:
There is a requirement to submit to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service background check. Term time working. There may be a need to occasionally work outside of school hours and off school premises, as required by the school. No smoking policy.
What the school offers its staff
Pool C of E Primary School is committed to the professional development of all staff.
Through the narrative of Christian Values, our aim is to inspire our pupils and staff to believe in themselves, each other, and in the power of education to change lives for the better, through learning and meaningful experiences.
Positive relationships are at the heart of our school - our ethos is warm, supportive and family friendly.
We can offer you:
- A welcoming, friendly school with happy, articulate children who enjoy learning, achieving well and taking on responsibility
- A dedicated team of talented and caring staff
- A fully supportive and active Governing Body with a commitment to your continuing professional development.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Our school is a place where everyone should be able to flourish in a loving and hospitable community. Each person in all their unique difference should be able to thrive, irrespective of physical appearance, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, academic ability, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
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About Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 186 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- claire.taylor@poolprimarysch.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01132843151
Pool-in-Wharfedale Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School is in the Benefice of Lower Wharfedale which is in the Diocese of Leeds.
‘Believe and Achieve’ is our ethos. It is the foundation on which we build lasting partnerships with our pupils, parents and the wider community. We have close links with St Wilfrid’s and Pool Methodist churches, and our values are based on the Christian faith.
Through high expectations and a caring Christian environment, we aim to provide the best for our pupils and strive to develop the ‘whole child’. We proudly refer to ourselves as 'The Pool School Family' and instil in all our pupils a desire to look after each other and celebrate diversity.
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