Salary (pro rata): Teaching Assistant - B1 (4) £24,404 or B3 (7) £25,584 subject to experience and qualifications. Lunchtime Support - A1 (2) £23,656.
Actual salary: Teaching Assistant - B1 (4) £16,753 or B3 (7) £17,563. Lunchtime Support - A1 (2) £1,353.
White Laith is a vibrant, energetic, successful and happy school and the quality and positive attitude of all members of the team is integral to our success.
During our OFSTED inspection, May 2022, the inspector said, “This is a stunning school.”
We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant on a temporary contract to join our team from 1st September 2025 for the full academic year. There may be an opportunity to extend this post subject to budget availability.
The position is for 32.50 hours per week consisting of:
Teaching Assistant - 30 hours per week
Lunchtime Support – 2.50 hours per week
Monday to Friday 8.30pm – 3.30pm term-time only.
Joining our existing SEND team, you will be working within a small provision for KS1 and 2 SEND pupils under the guidance of the lead teacher and SENDCo. The provision is run following EYFS principles, the learning follows a theme - creative and practical ways of learning are encouraged. The teacher plans carefully to ensure activities support individual targets. Learning is promoted through the use of visual timetables, intensive interaction, colourful semantics and adult modelling.
We are looking for someone who can establish good relationships with children and respond appropriately to individual needs, someone who is able to communicate effectively with children and staff and is able to encourage pupils to act independently. The role includes supporting children with their speech and language development, social skills and specific targets linked to their learning.
A desire to support pupils with complex needs and a willingness to embrace creative approaches is essential to this role.
We have a very talented and hardworking team and we are looking to appoint someone who will bring additional expertise to our team.
Appointments are made subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure.
White Laith Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.
Application forms and supporting documents can be requested from school, and to arrange a visit, please contact the School Business Manager via john.barker@whitelaith.leeds.sch.uk or telephone 0113 2930280
Closing date Wednesday 18th June 2025
Interview date Monday 23rd June 2025
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
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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