Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 7NB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 0047f116-5edb-43a4-9510-4430e0a7b9b0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Your main duties will include:
• Working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive classroom
• Supporting high quality teaching and learning in the classroom
• Leading small group/1:1 interventions
• Preparing teaching resources
• To liaise with stakeholders such as parents/carers, the class teacher and senior leaders
• To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
We are looking for a Teaching assistant who:
• Always puts the child at the centre
• Seeks to build positive relationships with children
• Has high expectations
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively using their own initiative and as part of a team
• Is optimistic, enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with parents and families
• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference
What the school offers its staff
What the school can offer:
• A welcoming, friendly school community
• A supportive leadership team and governing body
• A committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Delightful children!
Commitment to safeguarding
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Your main duties will include:
• Working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive classroom
• Supporting high quality teaching and learning in the classroom
• Leading small group/1:1 interventions
• Preparing teaching resources
• To liaise with stakeholders such as parents/carers, the class teacher and senior leaders
• To undertake pupil record keeping as requested
• To support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate
We are looking for a Teaching assistant who:
• Always puts the child at the centre
• Seeks to build positive relationships with children
• Has high expectations
• Has good communication and interpersonal skills
• Can work effectively using their own initiative and as part of a team
• Is optimistic, enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with parents and families
• Has a genuine passion for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference
What the school offers its staff
What the school can offer:
• A welcoming, friendly school community
• A supportive leadership team and governing body
• A committed supportive team of staff who want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing of our children
• Continuous professional development opportunities
• Delightful children!
Commitment to safeguarding
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure. Cross Gates Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.