Welcome to Hollybush Primary School. We are very proud of our beautiful school learning environment, our newly launched curriculum and the high standards of personal development and behaviour achieved by our children. The school values of ‘nurture, respect, and aspire’ underpin our strong and positive school ethos and are the foundation of the school, We are delighted that the 2021 Ofsted inspection team recognised this:

The school environment is calm and purposeful. Teachers have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour. Pupils are polite and respectful.” ​

Ofsted September 2021

Hollybush Primary School is a happy and welcoming school. Pupils feel safe here. The chosen values of ‘nurture, respect, aspire’ promote a sense of caring for others and prioritise mental well-being.” 

Ofsted September 2021

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated, hardworking, teaching assistant who has the initiative and drive to work as a part of our forward thinking KS1 team. With a demonstrable understanding of the classroom role and responsibilities, you should possess a sound knowledge of working with, or caring for, children, ideally combined with an awareness of policies and procedures relating to child protection. The successful applicant will display good behaviour management skills, backed by the ability to communicate effectively with members of staff and parents. You should be able to work effectively as part of a team and independently using your own initiative. The role will involve supporting a variety of children within the classroom environment. This vacancy would be suitable for a Graduate or for a candidate who maybe looking to gain experience prior to teacher training.

The successful candidate will:

• Understand how children learn most effectively
• Be a team player with good interpersonal skills
• Be patient, caring, understanding, positive and supportive.
• Have high expectations of the children in their care both in terms of achievement and behaviour
• Have good Literacy, Numeracy and communication skills
• Have good ICT skills

In return we can offer:

• The best children in Leeds
• Opportunities to work alongside very supportive colleagues.
• A commitment to professional development
• Fantastic facilities.
• Experience of working with children with SEN and disabilities is desirable and a commitment to inclusion is essential.

The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and we will require proof of identity and relevant qualifications prior to the appointment being made according to the Local Authority’s policy on safeguarding children and safer recruitment.

The school is committed to ensuring a vigilant and safe school culture, with all staff and volunteers working within an agreed school code of conduct. We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is permanent with a 6 month probationary period

Closing date Monday 23rd September 2024

Interview date  Thursday 26th September 2024

To apply, please complete the application form attached and email to Bridgitte Causer – b.causer@hollybushprimary.org

To request an application pack, please contact the school – b.causer@hollybushprimary.org 

Safeguarding Statement

Hollybush Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.

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