Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Level 1 Teaching Assistant - Whitecote Primary School
Salary: A1/B1 SCP2
Hours: 30 hours 15 minutes
Contract: Fixed Term - Term time only plus 2 training days.
Location: Bramley, Leeds
Closing Date and Time: Monday 22 September at 8 AM

At Whitecote our pupils know that success comes with hard work and perseverance.  Through teaching that goes beyond the curriculum they are able to fulfil their potential and achieve.  Once a Whitecote pupil you are always a part of the Whitecote family.

Inspire, Nurture, Challenge

Join Our Team – Level 1 Teaching Assistant

(Fixed term contract in the first instance)


Whitecote Primary School is on the lookout for a dedicated and dynamic Teaching Assistant to work with some of our fantastic children across school.

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Connects brilliantly with children and builds positive relationships.
  • Is a confident communicator and a strong team player.
  • Brings flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving skills to every challenge.
  • Sees each day as a chance to grow, learn, and make a difference.
  • Is eager to develop professionally and become an outstanding practitioner.

If you're passionate about supporting children, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to be part of a school that values your growth — we’d love to hear from you!

To request an application form and job description, visit our website Whitecote Primary School - Job Vacancies, alternatively send an e-mail to office@whitecote.co.uk or call the school office on 0113 216 4800

Your hours will be 30.25 (30 hours 15 minutes) per week. Your core working hours will be 8.40am to 3.05pm. Your core working hours include a 30-minute unpaid break and a 30-minute paid mid-day supervisor duty shift. In addition to your core working hours, you are required to work 30 minutes per week to undertake planning and preparation. In addition, you will be paid 10 minutes per week and for this you will be required to stay for one hour per half term for twilight training.

The deadline for applications is 22nd September 2025 at 8am.

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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