Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant Level 1 - Summerfield Primary School
Salary: B1/04-06 - Less than 5 years service - £17,114 – £17,661 (B1 04 – B1 06), over 5 years service - £17,343 – £17,897 (B1 04 – B1 06)
Hours: 30 hours per week - Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3.30pm with 1 hour lunch
Contract: Permanent
Location: Intake Lane, Leeds, LS13 1DQ
Closing Date and Time: Friday 21 November 2025 at 9:30am
About Summerfield Primary
At Summerfield we are committed to helping all pupils thrive both in learning and in life, overcoming any barriers that may stand in their way. Every member of our staff team plays a key role in this mission.
We are proud of our nurturing, holistic approach to education, which supports every child's development. Our strong partnership with parents and carers helps ensure children reach their full potential.
Everyone in our school community follows our Ethos: Respect – Care – Potential
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic permanent Teaching Assistant to join our supportive and welcoming team. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching and senior staff to support learning and development across the school, ensuring all pupils have equal access to a safe and engaging learning environment.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about working with children and supporting their educational and personal development. The role involves working closely with teaching staff to promote inclusion, encourage independence, and foster a positive and nurturing classroom atmosphere.
The Successful Candidate’s Main Responsibilities are;
- Supporting teaching staff in the classroom to ensure access to learning for all pupils.
- Supervise and assist pupils, ensuring their safety, wellbeing, and participation in activities.
- Attend to pupils’ personal needs, including social, health, hygiene, and first aid matters.
- Support the implementation of learning programmes such as literacy, numeracy, and early years activities.
- Prepare and maintain classroom resources and assist with the display of pupils’ work.
- Support behaviour management strategies and promote positive pupil conduct.
- Provide general administrative support including photocopying, filing, and collecting resources.
- Accompany staff and pupils on educational visits and trips as required.
- Participate in professional development, training, and performance reviews to continually improve practice.
- Adhere to all school and council policies, including safeguarding, health and safety, equality, and data protection.
Person Specification:
- Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE Grade D-G or equivalent)
- Can build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
- Demonstrates patience, empathy, and understanding when supporting children’s learning and wellbeing.
- Works effectively as part of a team and shows initiative when required.
- Is committed to promoting inclusion, equality, and safeguarding at all times.
- Has experience of working with, or caring for, children of a relevant age.
- Can adapt to the changing needs of the school and its pupils.
- Willingness to carry out additional reasonable duties as required by the Headteacher or Leadership Team.
- *Paediatric First Aid and Emergency First Aid at Work
* Please see full Person Specification within the Recruitment Pack.
* Training will be provided for the above if not currently held.
For children and staff alike, Summerfield Primary has:
- A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations
- Our staff are committed to providing our children with a broad and exciting curriculum, enabling children of all ages and abilities to reach their true potential.
- A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement, enjoyment and wellbeing
- A committed and welcoming staff team
- An inclusive school culture that values cooperation and respect
Safeguarding Statement
Summerfield Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. All shortlisted applicants will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and will be subject to an online search (using only publically available information) as part of our Safer Recruitment process.
Additional Information
We welcome applicants from a diverse range of candidates and are committed to building a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds and the surrounding areas.
This position is based in the United Kingdom and is subject to verification of the applicant’s Right to Work. Acceptable evidence may include UK or Irish citizenship, settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, or a valid visa permitting work in the UK. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants who do not currently possess the Right to Work in the UK should carefully assess their eligibility before submitting an application.
Please note: CVs and incomplete applications will not be accepted.
How to Apply
For an application pack, further information, or to arrange a visit please contact:
Debbie Slinger, School Business Manager
Recruitment@summerfieldprimary.org.uk
0113 205 7520
Closing Date: Monday 1st December 2025 @ 9.30am
Interviews: Friday 5th December 2025
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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