Job title and organisation: Lunchtime Assistant - Birchfield Primary School
Salary: A1 Point 2 £24,413 pro rata
Hours: 8 hours 45 minutes per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Birchfield Primary School, Birchfield Avenue, Gildersome, Leeds LS27 7HU
Closing Date: Friday 20 March 2026 at 12 pm
Birchfield Primary School are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to join our existing team. This is a permanent role. The hours are 11.30am to 1.15pm every day, term time only.
We are a school with strong family values, where our children always come first. Our mission is for our children to have the best time whilst in our care, achieve their best academically but also become well-rounded, happy and socially adept individuals. We place high priority on personal development and considering emotional intelligence and well-being. We are committed to high quality teaching and learning to ensure that we make a real difference to the needs of each child.
This would be a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking to gain experience in a school setting.
Successful applicants will have the ability to:
- Work well as an integral part of a team, valuing the contributions of all.
- Be highly organised, enthusiastic, positive and be prepared to work hard.
- Make a positive contribution to the life of the school.
- Communicate effectively with children, families and staff in a friendly and helpful manner.
- Be flexible in their work and approach to school life.
In return we can offer:
- A strong motivated staff team
- Pupils with a positive attitude to learning
- Opportunities for professional development
- A supportive and caring environment
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references, medical clearance, a check of the ISA barred list, prohibition order and DBS Enhanced Disclosure, verification of identity and eligibility to work in the UK as well as verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable. The school promotes diversity and wants a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Applicants are encouraged to visit us to see our lovely school. To apply please follow the below link:
Vacancies | Birchfield Primary School
Closing date for applications is: Friday 20th March at 12pm
Interview date: Friday 27th March 2026.
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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