Teaching Assistant (SEN) - 2 Posts

Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS28 8EP

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, term time only, Monday – Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm Post 1 - Fixed term - 1 Year Post 2 - Mat cover to May 2027
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185 - £25,989 (FTE) £18,540 - £19,387 (actual salary)
• Pay scale: B1 pt 4-6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Thank you for your interest in working at Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School. We are looking for an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant, who enjoys supporting children with SEND in a mainstream setting. The posts will be in Key Stage 2 providing 1:1 support as well as general class support.

The hours for these posts are 32.5 hours per week, term time only, Monday – Friday 8:30am to 3:30pm. Both roles are fixed term one for a year and the second is a maternity cover until May 2027, starting September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and versatile person to join our fantastic team of staff. Visitors to our school always comment on how supportive & friendly our staff are and the positive atmosphere we have around school.

Pudsey Bolton Royd is a ‘good’ school (OFSTED Nov 2023) where we ‘have high expectations for what pupils learn and experience’, have ‘high levels of engagement in lessons’ and ‘staff build positive relationships with pupils’.

We put our school ethos of ‘We enjoy. We achieve. We belong.’ and our core values of Teamwork, Growth and Care at the heart of everything we do.

This is open to qualified or non-qualified Teaching Assistant, experience of working with SEND children preferably of children with autism, SEMH or behavioural issues is desirable but not essential.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:

• Support the needs of individual children within the classroom
• Have a calm and nurturing attitude
• Have high expectations within the classroom setting through commitment to raising the standard of learning for all pupils
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards all aspects of their work
• Have a good knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Work well as part of a team

The right candidate will have:

• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• An ability to work on their own initiative.
• A high level of communication skills and the ability to relate positively to children and adults.
• The ability to use relevant technology/equipment.
• A can-do, enthusiastic attitude.

A commitment to the happiness, well-being, self-esteem and progress of everyone at the school.

What the school offers its staff

We are able to offer you:

• A vibrant, successful school with well-behaved children and with a diverse and broad curriculum;
• A friendly and supportive environment within a team of dedicated, enthusiastic and knowledgeable staff
• A well-maintained environment to work in, with extensive outside spaces.
• Potential for flexible or part time working for the right candidate
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee benefits, including access to Employee Wellbeing Support, cycle to work scheme as well as other money saving benefits.
• Access to professional development through both support from experienced staff and inhouse training as well as opportunities to attend external training.

Flexible working opportunities

We would consider part-time working for the ideal candidate.

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.

Application packs can be requested by email to info@pudseyboltonroyd.org or alternatively downloaded from the Vacancies section on our school website.

Further information about the school can be found on our website: http://www.pudseyboltonroyd.org

Applications must be made using the Leeds City Council application form, CV’s will not be accepted.

Closing date: Friday 3rd July 2026, midday

Interviews: Week commencing 6th July 2026

Please include a contact number as short-listed candidates will be informed by telephone. In addition, we will contact all candidates to confirm the outcome of your application via email.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available online.

We passionately believe that a diverse workforce where everyone feels welcomed and valued will be a better place for children and our staff. We want a staff body which reflects the population of Leeds.

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.

Additional documents

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

Job description General L1 - March 2026.pdf - 157 KB (opens in new tab)

About Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 447 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School website
• Email address: janet.spencer@pudseyboltonroyd.org
• Phone number: 0113 3862560
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/pudsey-bolton-royd-primary-school

A two-form entry primary school serving a thriving, multi-cultural community on the Leeds/Bradford border. We are characterised by a fantastically dedicated and supportive staff team, committed to working in partnership with our families to develop the full potential of every one of our pupils.
We offer a modern, purpose-built school, set in attractive, spacious grounds which are utilised in providing motivating opportunities for all our children in outdoor learning, sports and Forest School. Our broad, balanced and engaging curriculum has many strengths - music being another notable source of school pride.

Arranging a visit to Pudsey Bolton Royd Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email janet.spencer@pudseyboltonroyd.org.

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