TEACHING ASSISTANT KEY STAGE 2

Our schools are rated “Good” by OfSTED and we believe we are on an improving trajectory. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic Teaching Assistant to work at Low Road Primary School. 36.5 Hours per week, term time only A1/B1 £19,556 - £20,819 actual pay.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting pupils in the classroom including break and lunch duties

• Supporting in Breakfast Club (07:30 start)

• Carefully guiding and helping them to make good progress in key areas

• Being flexible and willing to take on all challenges

• Preparing the classroom for lessons

• Supervising group activities

• Supporting the classroom teacher in managing class behaviour

• Helping pupils who need extra support to complete tasks

We are looking for a practitioner who has:

• Good English and maths skills

• Experience of working in a primary school

• The ability to use their own initiative and a positive attitude towards school policies and procedures

• Commitment to supporting children’s learning and good behaviour

We are offering:

• Children who are well behaved, enthusiastic and enjoy their learning

• A school on a positive learning journey of improvement and expansion

• A caring, supportive & friendly school with innovative ideas and supportive staff

• A commitment to your professional development

• An opportunity to give children the best life chances and build better futures

In order to get a flavour of life here at Low Road, I warmly and strongly invite you to come along and meet our staff team and pupils to see what an inspiring place this is to work. Please contact Vanessa Lincoln (vanessa.lincoln@musicfederation.co.uk) to arrange a visit.

For application form and Job description please go to https://teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/jobs/teaching-assistant-low-road-primary-school

Closing date: Sunday 9th Feb 2025

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.

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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