9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    20 September 2024 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    9 September 2024

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Core working hours will be Monday to Friday 8.40am to 3.05pm, 30.25 hours per week, term time only. In addition to your core working hours you will also be required to work 2 training days per year, plus 30 minutes per week for planning and preparation. You will also be paid 10 minutes per week and in lieu of this you will be required to stay for one hour per half term for twilight training.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months

Pay scale

Scale point 02

What skills and experience we're looking for

Whitecote Primary School are looking for a great Level 1 Teaching Assistant to work 1-1 with some of our SEND children, primarily in Upper Key Stage 2.

We want someone who enjoys working with all children, is a great communicator and is able to make a positive contribution to a team. Someone who is flexible, is able to use their initiative and problem solve. Someone who sees every day as an opportunity to learn something new and wants to develop themselves within the role to become an outstanding practitioner.

What the school offers its staff

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.


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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to louise.daddy@whitecote.co.uk

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About Whitecote Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
438 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
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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