Asquith Primary is a forward-thinking, vibrant and inclusive primary school. We pride ourselves on being a school that offers our pupils a well-rounded and truly enjoyable education. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our school. We are seeking to appoint a hardworking and dedicated Lunchtime Assistant to further complement our school team. 

Fixed term until end of March 2026, with a view to making permanent subject to school budget.

We are looking to appoint someone who: 

• Is a good communicator and able to work well in a team
• Is able to develop positive relationships with children based on trust and respect
• Will be a supportive and welcoming presence 
• Is patient, able to stay calm, listen, and value children’s views 
• Supports the ethos, vision and values of the school, 
• Will abide by the school’s policies and procedures.
• Will be a positive role model with high expectations of children in their care.

We are a school that strongly supports Rita Pierson’s theory that “Every Kid Needs A Champion” – we are looking for that champion!

If you have any questions regarding this post, please contact the school office on 0113 307 5550.

IMPORTANT - If you would like to apply for this post then please complete the application form – we do not accept CVs or applications from supply agencies. For safer-recruitment purposes, your application form must provide full details of your employment since leaving secondary education, starting with your current or most recent employment first and then by working backwards, including reasons for leaving. Please also include any periods of voluntary work and/or training, providing reasons for any periods not in employment, education or training.

Application packs can be downloaded from our website here: www.asquithprimary.leeds.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies

Completed application forms should be returned to recruitment@asquithprimary.org . 

Closing Date: Tuesday 4th February 2025 (9am).

Interviews:  Tuesday 11th February 2025 

Asquith Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children. We expect our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Our safer recruitment processes mean that the safety and welfare of the child is paramount at every stage of the process and therefore we adopt rigorous scrutiny in our pre-employment checking. Applicants must be willing to undergo relevant suitability checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education Statutory Guidance, including Identity, Right to Work, Qualifications, & Prohibition checks, alongside an online search, two References (which will be taken up prior to interview) and for the successful candidate, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which is completed by an online third-party company.

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 publicly available on-line.  

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  

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.

Schools Policy Statement on the recruitment of ex-offenders