Teaching Assistant - Part-Time – One Year Temporary Contract

Required from:  Monday 1st September 2025

Contract Type:  One Year Temporary Contract 

Salary: B3 SCP 7 – 11 

Would you like to work in an ‘exceptional, happy and friendly school’ (Ofsted March 2023), where you can inspire our children’s love of learning?  Talbot Primary is an outstanding school, and we are looking to appoint an inspirational teacher to join our dedicated, hardworking and friendly team where there is a shared ambition to continue to make our school the best it can be.  You will need to be highly motivated and have commitment to meet the needs of all our children.

Our school is a large two form, 3-11 primary based in Roundhay.  We have wonderful pupils and a hardworking, committed staff who have helped shape the school into a nurturing and vibrant educational establishment at the heart of the community.  We take pride in the fact that our pupils are keen to learn, polite and exemplary in their conduct and interactions. 

The successful applicant will:

• Under the guidance of teaching staff, be confident to coach wide range of different sports/physical activities
• Have a passion for inspiring children’s learning
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
• Be able to support our teachers to achieve excellence 
• Be reliable and enthusiastic
• Be committed to continuous self-development

Talbot Primary is a successful and very popular primary.  We are committed to providing the highest standards of learning and are proud of our achievements (visit our website www.talbot.leeds.sch.uk  for more information). We promote diversity and we want a work force that represents the population of Leeds.   Applications are welcome from all irrespective of sex, sexuality, gender identity, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

Talbot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check as part of our safer recruitment procedures. 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. 

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.

Application packs are available from the school office or can be downloaded from the school website by clicking here. Completed applications should be sent by e-mail to recruitment@talbotprimary.net or by post for the attention of Mrs J Manota, School Business Manager, Talbot Primary School, East Moor Road, Leeds, LS8 1AF.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 15th May. Interviews will take place on Thursday 22nd May.

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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