We Can offer

• Friendly. enthusiastic and self-motivated children
• High expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• A dedicated staff team who are committed to supporting staff new to school
• Opportunities for high quality and personalized continuous professional development
• A building set in extensive and delightful grounds

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who

• Someone who can build strong and mutually respectful relationships with all stakeholders
• Someone who shows a commitment to working as part of a team
• Someone with a keen interest in social, emotional and mental health and SEND
• A kind and compassionate individual with high expectations of themselves and others
• Has high expectations and is committed to raising standards

We are able to offer visits to our school upon request. Please contact recruitment@parkspringprimary.co.uk to arrange this. You can also find further information about our school on our website www.parkspringprimary.co.uk 

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of all children and expects our staff, volunteers and parents to share this commitment.

Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.  If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history – failure to provide this information is an offence. Applicants will also be subject to an online search: this includes only information publicly available online. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974: Under the ROA 1974, candidates are required to give details of any convictions that are not ‘spent’. In addition, candidates are required to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Act. Failure to do so may render the candidate liable to summary dismissal.

Data Protection: We are required under GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 to inform you that details of your name, address and post applied for will be held electronically to facilitate the recruitment process and the information you provide on the Equal Opportunities monitoring page will also be held to monitor the effectiveness of LCC policies. 

We promote diversity and want aa workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

The closing date for applications is at 12noon on Friday 31 January 2025. Shortlisting will take place on Monday 3 February 2025 and interviews will be held on Monday 10 February 2025.

Please apply by visiting our school website here for an application and Job Description to be returned to recruitment@parkspringprimary.co.uk

The interview process will consist of 10 minutes reading to a group of year 6 children (candidates to bring a book that is aimed towards that age group) and a formal interview. 

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.

Policy statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders