General Support Assistant
| Posting date: | 04 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £18,414 to £19,626 per year |
| Additional salary information: | B3 (Actual Salary £18,414 to £19,626) 30 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 February 2026 |
| Location: | Leeds, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | White Rose Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2762 |
Summary
Are you dependable, adaptable, and passionate about making a positive difference in a school community? Alder Tree Primary School is seeking a General Support Assistant to play a vital role in the smooth and successful daily running of our academy.
About the Role
In this varied and rewarding position, you will provide flexible support across the school to ensure a welcoming, well organised and effective learning environment for all. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing classroom assistance to teachers and pupils
• Supporting with administrative and reception tasks
• Assisting on school trips and events
• Operating the school minibus
• Offering general support wherever it is needed most
Every day will bring something different. You will adapt quickly to changing priorities, respond to staffing and operational needs, and play a key part in ensuring that pupils, staff, and visitors feel supported and valued.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive
• Confident working with children and adults
• Organised with good communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment
• A team player with a positive, can do attitude
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys being at the heart of a busy school community.
The trust currently employs nearly 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The Trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and our primary school.
We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd February
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March, from 9:00am
About the Role
In this varied and rewarding position, you will provide flexible support across the school to ensure a welcoming, well organised and effective learning environment for all. Your responsibilities will include:
• Providing classroom assistance to teachers and pupils
• Supporting with administrative and reception tasks
• Assisting on school trips and events
• Operating the school minibus
• Offering general support wherever it is needed most
Every day will bring something different. You will adapt quickly to changing priorities, respond to staffing and operational needs, and play a key part in ensuring that pupils, staff, and visitors feel supported and valued.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
• Reliable, flexible, and proactive
• Confident working with children and adults
• Organised with good communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, changing environment
• A team player with a positive, can do attitude
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on variety and enjoys being at the heart of a busy school community.
The trust currently employs nearly 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The Trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and our primary school.
We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd February
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd February
Interviews: Tuesday 3rd March, from 9:00am