Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Strawberry Fields Primary School
Salary: A1 / B1
Hours: 25 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027
Location: Strawberry Fields Primary School, Garforth, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Friday 11 September 2026 at 9am

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8.00am - 1.00pm

Required for September 2026

The Governing Body of Strawberry Fields Primary School, Garforth, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our staff team.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who:

• Wants to make a difference to our children.
• Has a knowledge of the national curriculum, or a desire and willingness to build knowledge of this.
• Can work effectively within a team around them.
• Is optimistic, enthusiastic, positive and forward-thinking.
• Has excellent communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively with parents and families.
• Always puts the child at the centre.
• Believes in inclusivity and equality for all children.
• Is committed to our school ethos of, 'Learning together, building the future.'

We can offer you:

• A warm and welcoming school family with a dedicated team of staff.
• Motivated, well-behaved and enthusiastic children, who are supported by committed families.
• A superb learning environment.
• A supportive leadership team and governing body.
• Excellent professional development opportunities.

Applications are available from Lindsay Robinson, School Business Manager. The closing date for applications is 11 th September at 9am, with Interviews taking place on Wednesday 16 th September. Applications can be emailed to [email protected]

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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