Teaching Assistant – Temporary Contract 

Term Time Only + 5 days – 32hr 15min week (Pro-Rata) 

Scale points 3 - 11 

High Expectations, Caring, Positive Attitudes and Successful

‘This school lives out its motto that ‘Impossible is Nothing’. Pupils are nurtured from the moment they step into this school community. Leaders are passionate about raising aspirations for the pupils in their care.’ Ofsted 2021

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our staff team. We are looking for a caring, conscientious person who will ensure all of our children will have a champion in their classroom who pushes them to achieve.   

This rewarding role encompasses working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive classroom. You will support the teacher during lessons, working with all the children in the class to make the next steps in their learning. 

You will also support the children with the pastoral side of school, helping them at playtime and dinner to ensure school is a happy place to be. 

Our last inspection highlighted that we have a clear vision of what children at Hunslet Carr need to be well prepared for secondary school. We are looking for someone to join our team to ensure we continue to deliver this vision.

Our new Teaching Assistant will be someone who:

• Is positive, resilient, well-mannered and an excellent communicator
• Is friendly, efficient and approachable to children, parents and staff
• Understands children’s needs; ensuring each child is support with their next steps in learning
• Is happy to support children throughout the day, at playtime and lunch
• Believes every child needs a champion; the person who says, ‘I believe in you’ even if the child doesn’t yet believe in them self.

In return we can offer:

• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• A dedicated and friendly staff team with supportive Governors
• Polite and happy children who enjoy coming to school
• A good school at our most recent OFSTED
• A school that actively values your work/life balance and wellbeing,

We actively welcome interest from talented Teaching Assistants looking to further their career in a larger school or those looking to return after a break in their career. We are also happy to consider applications from people who have the right skill set but who might not have worked in schools before.

To download an application pack, please follow this link: https://www.hunsletcarr.co.uk/job-vacancies.html 

The closing date for all applications will be on Friday 4th October 2024     

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 7th October 2024

Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 7th October 2024

Tours of the school are available, please call the school and ask to speak to Martin Lumb.

Appointments are made subject to references and a clear DBS disclosure. Hunslet Carr is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. 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.

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