Job title and organisation: Permanent Teaching Assistant - St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School
Salary: Level 1 TA Scale Point
Hours: 27.5 (8.35am - 3.10pm daily) - Term time only
Contract: Permanent 
Location: St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Friday 17 October 2025 at 12 PM

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School is a thriving and inclusive school at the very heart of the community and parish it serves. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and innovative teaching assistant who possesses the skills and passion to ensure every child's grows on their journey with Jesus’. The ability to speak and write English to a good standard is essential to this role.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Committed to sustaining the strong ethos of the school.
• Passionate and patient and can provide quality learning experiences, including supporting pupils with special educational needs.
• Able to demonstrate high levels of English and Maths skills to support our pupils in Reception.
• Emotionally intelligent, placing immense value on developing the whole child.
• Able to communicate effectively with children, parents, colleagues and governors.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and cherished children who take great pride in attending St Anthony’s.
• A fantastic team of dedicated and supportive staff who strive to have an impact on children’s lives.
• A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations.
• An attractive, stimulating and well-organised learning environment.
• Supportive and committed parents and governors.
• A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment.
• The opportunity to forge a career pathway through effective and supportive CPLD, as well as guidance from an innovative and experienced team.

All applicants who can demonstrate strong skills and experience will be welcomed.

Candidates selected for interview are encouraged to visit the school as part of the interview process. Application packs are available to download from our school website Vacancies | St Anthony's Catholic Primary School. Please use the CES application form. Only electronically completed application forms will be considered.

Closing date: Friday 17th October 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: date to be shared with successful candidates following shortlisting

St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our GDPR guidelines and policies are adhered to and displayed on our school website.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and must be prepared to apply for ISA registration if required. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to a google online search.

We promote diversity and desire a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

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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