The Governors of Deighton Gates Primary School are looking to appoint a committed, motivated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to cover maternity leave. Initially for a 9-month period. There is some flexibility in number of hours between 25 and 32.5 per week. 

The successful applicant will: 

• Have a love of working with children. 
• Have a passion for inspiring children’s learning. 
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school.
• Be able to support our teachers to achieve excellence. 
• Be committed to continuous self-development.
• Be able to demonstrate a range of teaching and behaviour management strategies.
• Be able to assess students’ progress and report development to Teachers.

In return we can offer: 

• A supportive and friendly team of colleagues. 
• Excellent professional development opportunities. 
• Enthusiastic, engaged children and supportive parents and governors. 

This post will involve some general teaching assistant time and some 1:1 time. 

Deighton Gates is a successful and popular primary school in the market town of Wetherby. We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk for more information). 

Further information about our school can be found at www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk If you are interested in the role and would like to visit the school this can be done by contacting the Business Manager via email recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk.

Please use the following link for all information (including an application form) https://www.deightongates.leeds.sch.uk/vacancies/

Application form to be downloaded, when completed please forward by email to recruitment@deightongates.leeds.sch.uk. 

CV's will not be accepted. 

The successful candidate will be subject to a full DBS.

Closing date – Sunday 5th January 2025
Interview – Tuesday 14th January 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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