Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 February 2026 |
| Location: | Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS22 7XL |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | cdec42ad-0fff-4771-9c8e-1e7ef73e1c65 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Deighton Gates Primary School is a thriving, community-focused school with a strong caring ethos. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to create a secure, happy, purposeful, and stimulating environment where every child feels respected and valued.
We are seeking committed, motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistants to join our team. The posts are 32.5 hours a week and term time only.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a passion for working with all children
• Ensure all children receive appropriate support for their educational, social, health, and hygiene requirements.
• Be committed to working collaboratively as part of our team, engaging with parents, children, and other professionals to help every child thrive.
• Enjoy building effective, nurturing relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and well-behaved children.
• A high-performing, dedicated team of staff and governors committed to the ethos, vision and values of the school.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace focused on creating a successful, secure, and stimulating environment for all.
• A child-centred learning environment where every child feels respected, valued, and nurtured.
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional growth.
Our Ethos, Vision and Values
Our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ is at the heart of everything we do. It underpins our teaching, learning, and values, preparing our children to become confident, happy citizens. This commitment is lived out through our guiding principle: Every Child Matters; Every Effort Counts – a belief that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and challenged, and that every action we take contributes to their success and well-being.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors. In order to sustain high levels of safeguarding, visitors and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit – 01937 584359
Please download your application form from our website and once completed email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.
CV's not accepted.
Deadline: 25th February 2026
Potential Interview date: 6th March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors. In order to sustain high levels of safeguarding, visitors and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Deighton Gates Primary School is a thriving, community-focused school with a strong caring ethos. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to create a secure, happy, purposeful, and stimulating environment where every child feels respected and valued.
We are seeking committed, motivated and enthusiastic teaching assistants to join our team. The posts are 32.5 hours a week and term time only.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a passion for working with all children
• Ensure all children receive appropriate support for their educational, social, health, and hygiene requirements.
• Be committed to working collaboratively as part of our team, engaging with parents, children, and other professionals to help every child thrive.
• Enjoy building effective, nurturing relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
What the school offers its staff
In return, we offer:
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and well-behaved children.
• A high-performing, dedicated team of staff and governors committed to the ethos, vision and values of the school.
• A collaborative and supportive workplace focused on creating a successful, secure, and stimulating environment for all.
• A child-centred learning environment where every child feels respected, valued, and nurtured.
• A strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and professional growth.
Our Ethos, Vision and Values
Our vision of ‘Excellence for All’ is at the heart of everything we do. It underpins our teaching, learning, and values, preparing our children to become confident, happy citizens. This commitment is lived out through our guiding principle: Every Child Matters; Every Effort Counts – a belief that every child deserves to be seen, supported, and challenged, and that every action we take contributes to their success and well-being.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors. In order to sustain high levels of safeguarding, visitors and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
We warmly encourage prospective candidates to visit our school. Please contact the school office to arrange a visit – 01937 584359
Please download your application form from our website and once completed email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.
CV's not accepted.
Deadline: 25th February 2026
Potential Interview date: 6th March 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, staff and visitors. In order to sustain high levels of safeguarding, visitors and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.