Teaching Assistant
Summerfield Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS13 1DQ23 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
21 November 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 October 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: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm with 1 hour lunch There will be a 6-month probationary period)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B1/04-06
What skills and experience we're looking for
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic permanent Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support learning and development across the school, ensuring all pupils have equal access to a safe and engaging learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting their educational and personal development. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to promote inclusion, encourage independence, and foster a positive and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
The Successful Candidate’s Main Responsibilities are;
- Supporting teaching staff in the classroom to ensure access to learning for all pupils.
- Supervise and assist pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and participation in activities.
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, and first aid matters.
- Support the implementation of learning programmes such as literacy, numeracy, and early years activities.
- Prepare and maintain classroom resources and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
- Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive pupil conduct.
- Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and collecting resources.
- Accompany staff and pupils on educational visits and trips as required.
- Participate in professional development, training, and performance reviews to continually improve practice.
- Adhere to all school and council policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and data protection.
Person Specification:
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade D-G or equivalent)
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding when supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
- Works effectively as part of a team and shows initiative when required.
- Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, and safeguarding at all times.
- Has experience of working with, or caring for, children of a relevant age.
- Can adapt to the changing needs of the school and its pupils.
- Willingness to carry out additional reasonable duties as required by the Headteacher or Leadership Team.
- *Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work
* Please see full Person Specification within the Recruitment Pack.
* Training will be provided for the above if not currently held.
What the school offers its staff
For children and staff alike, Summerfield Primary has:
- A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations
- Our staff are committed to providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, enabling children of all ages and abilities to reach their true potential.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement, enjoyment and wellbeing
- A committed and welcoming staff team
- An inclusive school culture that values cooperation and respect
Further information about the job
Additional Information
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of candidates and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the surrounding areas.
This position is based in the United Kingdom and is subject to verification of the applicant’s Right to Work. Acceptable evidence may include UK or Irish citizenship, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa permitting work in the UK. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently possess the Right to Work in the UK should carefully assess their eligibility before submitting an application.
Please note: CVs and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All shortlisted applicants will also be required to disclose any relevant information relating to criminal history.
As part of our safer recruitment process, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. This will be limited to information that is publicly available online.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Summerfield Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 187 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Summerfield Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@summerfieldprimary.org.uk
- Phone number
- 0113257520
The school first opened in the early 1950s as Intake First School and had just three classes! It was known as ‘Little Intake’. Over the years it grew
in size and is now a 1-form entry primary school with seven classes. The School caters for 210 children aged 5 to 11 and has a 39-place nursery
for morning, afternoon, or flexible or additional sessions. Much of the school was rebuilt in 2003 and the older part of the school was refurbished. The school provides a spacious and attractive environment for learning.
Years 5 and 6 have their separate classroom block and in the main
building, as well as the other classrooms, we have a lovely Library, ICT Suite, Sunflower Base, Pastoral and Family Support Manager room,
Staffroom and Offices.
Years 3 and 4 have their small group area and Year 2 have the largest classroom in the school with an enormous 70 square metres.
We have a large hall as well as extensive playgrounds, a playing field, and a pond. The playground has benefited from improvements, including playground markings, permanent goals/nets, playtime toys, a tyre park, and a covered way for shelter in all weathers and we have a trim trail.
Arranging a visit to Summerfield Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@summerfieldprimary.org.uk.
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