Teaching Assistant - specific to supporting the pastoral team or working on a 1:1 basis
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | A1-B1 (pro rata) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 7AB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | eTeach UK Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1530084 |
Summary
We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, inspirational and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming village school.
This role is initially offered as a fixed term contract until August 2026. The standard contract is 27.5 hours per week. We would consider part time requests alsoIn addition to having a demonstrable understanding of the classroom role and responsibilities, you should possess a sound knowledge of working with, or caring for children, ideally combined with an awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection. The successful candidate will:Have high expectations of the children both in terms of achievement and behaviour and be committed to raising standards.
Be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using their own initiative.
Have experience of delivering Mathematics and Literacy intervention programmes.
Be able to motivate and inspire children.
Be able to communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.
Have good Literacy and Numeracy skills.
Be able to improve learning outcomes with groups and individuals.
Have experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
Have experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis
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 You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.