Job title and organisation: SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant (Level1 to 3 depending on experience & qualification)
Salary: A1 – C1 (SCP 2 – 17) Depending on qualification & experience £18,021.49 - £22,900.20
Hours: Part time
Contract: Temporary
Location: Rothwell Victoria Junior School, Cornwall Crescent, Rothwell, Leeds, LS26 0RA
Closing date and Time: Tuesday 17 March at 12:00pm
Start date: Tuesday 1 September 2026
Rothwell Victoria Junior School is a ‘Good’ school in South Leeds.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection (May 2023) states:
‘Parents are overwhelmingly positive about their children’s experiences at Victoria Junior School. Staff know the pupils well and put them at the heart of everything they do. The school’s vision and values are evident in the day-to-day life of the school. Leaders expect pupils to work hard and show care and respect to others’.
We are seeking to appoint a SEND 1:1 Teaching Assistant
Rothwell Victoria School is seeking a calm, nurturing and experienced SEND teaching assistant We want all pupils to achieve their maximum potential within an inclusive. positive atmosphere where they can feel safe, healthy, happy, confident and motivated.
This rewarding role will involve working 1:1 with a child due to arrive with us as a year 3 pupil in September 2026, who experiences challenges with attention, concentration and engagement linked to ADHD and Autism. This pupil benefits from a highly structured, Early Years–style approach with hands‑on, motivating activities and requires movement and appropriate sensory strategies to help regulate.
Working alongside the class teacher, the successful candidate will implement individualised learning plans and create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. We are seeking a teaching assistant with the ability to provide consistent structure, clear communication and emotional reassurance. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, resilient, responsive to sensory and behavioural needs, and able to build a trusting, positive relationship to support the pupil’s confidence and engagement in school.
The role involves working under the guidance of the SENDCo and class teacher. The vacancy is for 32.5 hours per week (8:30am – 3:30pm) and is a term time only position.
School visits are strongly encouraged. If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, appointments will be on Tuesday 10th March 3:30pm or Thursday 12th March 9:00am. Please call the school office to book onto one of these sessions or email recruitment@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk
The closing date for completed applications is 12noon on Tuesday 17th March 2026.
Interviews are to be held on 31st March 2026.
Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Further information including job description and application forms can be found and downloaded from our website click here
Application forms and job packs can also be requested by emailing recruitment@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk
All completed applications should be returned to recruitment@victoria-jun.leeds.sch.uk by the date and time stated.
Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and 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 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.
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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