Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Wigton Moor Primary School
Salary: A1-B1 £23,151-£23,892 pa, pro rata
Hours: 30
Contract: Permanent, TTO 38 weeks
Location: Wigton Moor Primary School, LS17 8RU
Closing Date and Time: Monday 20 October 2025 at 9:00am
Wigton Moor is a very popular school situated on the north-eastern edge of Leeds. We are a friendly, high achieving, culturally diverse learning community where success for all is ensured. We are a hard working school always striving to be the best we can be. We are looking to appoint two Teaching Assistant to work under the guidance of a class teacher, to assist pupils or small groups, including pupils with SEN with their learning and general needs. The successful
Relevant qualifications (NVQ level 2/3 or equivalent) are desirable. Salary is dependent on qualifications and experience. Applicants are advised to ensure they state all qualifications on the application form including GCSE’s / A’Levels / Degree.
We are looking for someone who is:
- an outstanding classroom practitioner;
- able to engage and motivate all learners;
- is willing to work with a team who ‘go the extra mile’ for children;
- committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour;
- passionate about children and their learning;
- highly competent in writing and speaking English.
Personal specification and application forms can be downloaded here or from our school website. Any queries can be answered by emailing our Business Manager Jon.Goodall@wigtonmoor.leeds.sch.uk
Wigton Moor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information which is publicly available on-line. We promote diversity and want a workforce which 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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