Harewood C of E Primary School is looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our small team. 

The role is to support classroom learning in small groups or 1:1 as required. There will also be inside or outside lunch cover duties. This is a varied role that will require flexibility and a positive attitude. 

Starting in September 2025, this is a part-time role working term time only.

We are looking to appoint someone to work 3 mornings a week, ideally Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 8.40am until 1.00pm (There may be some flexibility in this for the right candidate)

The position will initially be for a year with a probationary period, but we would be looking to extend beyond the year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a committed Teaching Assistant to make a difference to pupil’s experience of education in our small village school with a diverse group of pupils.

Ideally applicants should have:

* Recent experience working with Primary School aged children.

* Have a high expectation for achievement and behaviour.

* GCSEs or equivalent, including Maths and English.

* Willingness and ability to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training for development in the post.

* An ability to work flexibly and use their own skills and initiative to enhance learning.

As we are a Church of England school with a Christian ethos. Candidates must be willing to support the school in promoting Christian values.

In return we can offer:

* A small friendly school with hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues.

* A supportive governing body, leadership and staff team.

* The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do.

* Great children with a desire to learn. 

* Opportunities for continued professional development.

* Term time only working.

* The potential for additional hours working in school or with our Extended Provision.

You will not routinely be expected to attend school Teacher Training Days but may be invited to do so where the training is relevant to the role.

If you would like to find out more about the role or visit the school, please contact the school office or email recruitment@harewood.leeds.sch.uk and we will make arrangements.

Application packs can be emailed on request from the school office or the school website www.harewood.leeds.sch.uk/staff/

Completed applications should be emailed to recruitment@harewood.leeds.sch.uk no later than the deadline.

Shortlisting will take place shortly after applications close. We will then contact successful applicants to arrange times for interviews.

We look forward to meeting the right candidate and appointing a new member of staff to join our team.

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 online search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available online.  

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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