UKS2 Teaching Assistant
Clapgate Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AW18 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: 33.5hrs per week Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (30 mins lunch) Weekly staff CPD session 3.30pm - 4.30pm on Wednesday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- B1 Point 4 - 6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our Upper Key Stage 2 team, working with pupils in Years 5 and 6. As an Upper KS2 Teaching Assistant at Clapgate, you will play a key role in supporting pupils as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. Working closely with class teachers, you will help deliver high-quality learning experiences, support whole-class teaching, and provide targeted support through individual and small group interventions.
The successful candidate will have a strong knowledge of the curriculum up to the end of Key Stage 2, including an understanding of SATs expectations. You will be confident in supporting and delivering interventions in reading, writing, and mathematics, helping pupils to make strong progress and reach their full potential. A willingness to contribute to outdoor learning opportunities and wider school life is essential, along with the flexibility to cover classes in the absence of the class teacher when required.
This role is ideal for someone who is committed, proactive, and passionate about supporting older primary pupils both academically and personally as they approach the next stage of their education.
To find out more about us, please visit our school website.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the class teacher in delivering high-quality teaching and learning across Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6).
- Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning, close gaps, and promote independence in reading, writing, and mathematics.
- Deliver targeted interventions, including preparation for SATs, to support pupils in reaching expected and greater depth standards.
- Help maintain a purposeful, engaging, and well-organised learning environment that supports high standards of behaviour and achievement.
- Promote pupils’ communication, reasoning, and problem-solving skills through effective questioning and high-quality interactions.
- Support pupils’ personal, social, and emotional development, modelling positive behaviour and attitudes to learning.
- Observe and monitor pupil progress, providing feedback to the class teacher and contributing to assessment and next steps.
- Prepare and organise learning resources to support high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum.
- Contribute to wider school life, including enrichment opportunities and outdoor learning where appropriate.
- Provide classroom cover in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring continuity of learning.
- Work collaboratively with the Upper Key Stage 2 team to support planning, delivery, and reflective practice.
- Safeguard and protect all pupils, following school policies and reporting any concerns promptly and appropriately.
Other Duties:
- Comply with all school policies including safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality.
- Participate in weekly professional development and training.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Experience working with children.
- Secure literacy and numeracy skills up to the end of Key Stage 2
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for somebody who is…
- Creative, enthusiastic, and committed to supporting pupils’ learning and progress in Upper Key Stage 2.
- Confident in the Key Stage 2 curriculum, particularly in Years 5 and 6, and understands how to support pupils in reaching end of KS2 expectations.
- Knowledgeable about SATs and able to support pupils through targeted preparation and intervention.
- Able to engage and motivate pupils as active, independent learners.
- Skilled in behaviour management and able to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment with high expectations.
- Empathetic, patient, and responsive to individual needs, building strong and respectful relationships with pupils.
- Confident in delivering interventions in reading, writing, and mathematics to support progress and attainment.
- Collaborative, flexible, and proactive in their own professional development.
- Reflective and observant, able to provide clear feedback on pupil progress and identify misconceptions.
- Passionate about outdoor learning and enriching the curriculum beyond the classroom.
- Brings energy, initiative, and enthusiasm to the wider school community.
- Promotes high-quality oracy, encouraging pupils to communicate confidently and effectively.
- Takes a creative and adaptable approach to supporting teaching and learning.
- Willing and confident to cover classes in the absence of the class teacher.
What the school offers its staff
We Can Offer...
- A happy, motivated, and friendly staff team.
- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
- A vibrant, creative atmosphere that celebrates innovation.
- Supportive senior leadership committed to raising standards and improving children’s lives.
- A rich, creative curriculum with distinctive golden threads.
- Outstanding school grounds, including vast playing fields, a nature area, campfire circle, animals, and allotments.
- Our much loved therapy dog, Rufus.
- A dedicated art room to support creative learning.
- A clear and consistent approach to behaviour, supported by our therapeutic team.
- A strong respect for work–life balance.
Professional Development
- Ongoing professional development to support your growth and progression.
- A comprehensive TA training programme.
- Weekly dedicated time to meet with the class teacher.
- A robust appraisal process to support professional growth.
Further information about the job
Application Information
- Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 11th May
- Interviews: Tuesday 19th May
If you would like to request an application pack, please email: clapgaterecruit@clapgateprimaryschool.org or call the school office on 0113 2716700
Completed applications to be sent to the same email or delivered by hand/post to the school.
Visits to our school are strongly encouraged and welcomed. We would like to invite all potential applicants to come and visit our school on Friday 1st May at 9.00am.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
Childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
Medical
Online and social media
Prohibition from teaching
Right to work
Satisfactory references
Suitability to work with children
If shortlisted, applicants will be asked to disclose relevant information regarding their criminal history
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.
About Clapgate Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 440 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Clapgate Primary School website
- Email address
- beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org
- Phone number
- 0113 2716700
Clapgate Primary is a highly successful and popular school situated in Belle Isle in the south of the city. The school is two form entry. Most children start school with us in our Nursery and remain with us until they are 11.
Clapgate Primary also has close links with other neighbouring schools and is in the JESS cluster. It is also part of the Red Kite Teaching Alliance.
The school occupies a large site with extensive playing fields, playgrounds, an orchard, allotments and school animals.
At Clapgate we place a huge emphasis on pupil achievement and adopt a creative approach to teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion and equality of opportunity.
Clapgate Primary prides itself on the positive attitude held by all who work at the school. The children are friendly, polite and welcoming. There is very good behaviour throughout the school.
Clapgate is a good school with outstanding pupil personal development and Early Years provision (Ofsted July 2024) and prides itself on the positive attitude held by all the staff.
Our latest Ofsted report (July 2024) made the following comments:
‘Everyone is welcome and made to feel special at Clapgate Primary School’
‘Pupils celebrate and value each other and the adults who work with them’
‘Adults have the highest ambition for every pupil including pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)’
‘The school has created a harmonious atmosphere where pupils behave consistently well’
‘The school has successfully created a culture of care, compassion and high expectation’’
We wish to appoint dedicated staff with positive attitudes who will continue to maintain these high standards.
Arranging a visit to Clapgate Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email beltm@clapgateprimaryschool.org.
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