Teaching Assistant

Job description

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Weetwood Primary School
Salary: NJC Grade A3 (£25,949)
Hours: 31.25 (Full time, Term time only)
Contract: Temporary in the first instance
Location: Weetwood Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Friday 16th October 2026 at 12:00

Are you looking for a new challenge or do you want to start a career in education but want to build up your skills first? Then this is the job for you!

We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Teaching Assistant to join our fun, inclusive team at Weetwood. We have high expectations of our teaching assistants; the successful candidate will be required to form a teaching partnership with their teacher and play a full part in all aspects of the school day.

If you are someone who:

• Possesses a good understanding of engaging children and eliciting their best;
• Has a determined approach to the achievement of all children and doing "whatever it takes" to ensure children experience success;
• Shows enthusiasm for a role in a school environment which sees pupils at its heart;
• Possesses a commitment to your own professional development and ambitions for your future;
• Has an appetite for collaboration with colleagues;
• Has relevant knowledge and skills to meet the demand of the relevant Key Stage curriculum.

What can we offer you:

• A supportive team of dedicated, friendly staff;
• An opportunity to develop your role through training and working with other experienced practitioners;
• Kind, friendly and enthusiastic children.

The Application Process

Interested candidates are welcome to contact Mrs Mackinnon for further information on the post on 0113 3230450 or at [email protected] .

Visit our website www.weetwoodprimary.co.uk for more information about Weetwood Primary School.

Shortlisted candidates are welcome to visit the school.

How do I apply?

Please complete the relevant application form providing full details of your education and employment history, including any unpaid or voluntary work. Where there are gaps in your employment, please state the reasons why (e.g. gap year, career break, unemployed etc.). Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post. We require details of two referees, one of which must be your current or most recent employer; if you currently work in school, the reference must be from the Headteacher. Please provide their names, email addresses and daytime contact numbers.

Supporting information

This section of the form is very important. It gives you an opportunity to explain why you are applying and why you are the best person for this job. Use the job description and person specification as your guide and give specific examples, where possible, to demonstrate how you match the requirements for this post in a covering letter of no longer than one side of A4 detailing your experience and why you are an ideal candidate.

CVs are not accepted as part of the application process.

Where and when do I need to send my completed application?

Your completed application form and covering letter should be emailed to [email protected]

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 12:00

Interview Date: Thursday 22 October 2026

Job Start Date: ASAP

When will I hear if I have been shortlisted?

Applications will be evaluated against the requirements of the post, with those candidates that best fit the requirements being shortlisted. We are unable to contact all applicants, but all shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email or phone within 72 hours of the closing date. If you have any queries on any aspect of the application process or need additional information please contact the School Office.

Enhanced Disclosure

Thank you for your interest in this post at Weetwood Primary School. The post you are applying for involves working with young people. It is therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and any offer of employment will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure.

As an organisation assessing applicants' suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), the school complies fully with the Code of Practice and undertakes to treat all applicants for positions fairly. The school undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a criminal record check on the basis of a conviction or other information revealed.

An Enhanced Disclosure is carried out by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and will check criminal records for information on any convictions, cautions, reprimands and warnings held on the Police National Computer and on local Police records.

All information on criminal records provided both by you and within the Enhanced Disclosure will be used, stored and disposed of in confidence and in line with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice of Disclosure Information.

If your application is shortlisted for interview, you will be required to complete a self-disclosure form which must be returned to us at least one day prior to interview. If we do not receive this, we reserve the right to withdraw the offer of interview. If your application is successful and proceeds to conditional offer stage, you will receive further information on how to complete the Enhanced Disclosure.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Safeguarding Statement

Weetwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. As part of the application process any shortlisting candidates would be required to complete a self-disclosure form. The successful candidate would be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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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