We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant, to join our caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff team from 1st September 2025.

Adel Primary School and Nursery, is a one form entry primary school with the motto 'Learning for life. Achievement for all'.  As a team of staff, we are committed to ensuring that we provide a safe, caring environment in which our children can thrive and succeed. 

The role will involve supporting children both in school (at lunchtimes and then in various classes across school) and in our after-school club.  The role is 5 days a week working Monday to Thursday 12pm to 6pm and 12pm to 4.30pm on Friday.

This is offered on a temporary contract (linked to funding) on a term time only basis. 

We will provide: 

• A supportive, friendly, caring staff team
• Excellent support from the Leadership team
• A fantastic school community
• Motivated and enthusiastic children with high standards of behaviour
• Supportive continued professional development
• Super environment both within and around school.

The successful candidate will:

• enjoy working as part of a team
• be an effective communicator
• be motivated, enthusiastic and hold high expectations of all learners
• actively engage in professional development opportunities

The role is a great opportunity for anyone who is looking to start/further their career in education alongside a friendly, supportive team of staff. Further benefits to joining our team include access to Vivup – Leeds City Council Staff Wellbeing and Benefits Platform. 

Please do visit the school beforehand if you are able to - If you would like to visit prior to applying, please email the school business manager a.roberts@adelprimary.org.uk to arrange an appointment.

To request an application pack, or if you have any additional questions, please email the school business manager a.roberts@adelprimary.org.uk or call the school office on 0113 2301116.

Please send completed application forms to Amy Roberts, Business Manager, Adel Primary School, Tile Lane, Leeds, LS16 8DY or email a.roberts@adelprimary.org.uk.

Our aim would be to start the successful candidate as soon as all checks have been completed. 

• Closing date for applications 9am on Wednesday 16th July.
• Shortlisting will take place on Wednesday 16th July and successful candidates will be contacted on this date by 2pm to be invited to interview.
• Interviews will take place on Thursday 17th July.

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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