Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Collingham Lady Elizabeth Hastings CofE Primary School
Salary: B1 4-6 £13.05 - £13.47 per hour
Hours: Part Time (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Collingham LEH CofE Primary School, Linton Road, Collingham LS22 5BS
Closing Date: Thursday 29 January 2026 

Working Pattern: 

Mornings: 8:50am – 12:00 noon (Monday to Friday)
Afternoons:
1:00pm – 3:15pm (3 afternoons per week – days to be confirmed)

We are looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant, to join our happy and supportive workforce.  The successful candidate will support delivery of excellent teaching and learning throughout either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, dependent upon experience.  The role will involve coaching children on a 1:1 or group basis; accompanying groups on trips; supporting assessment; evidencing learning; and working with teachers to create stimulating classroom displays and learning resources. 

Applications are welcome from candidates with or without school-based experience, including those with HLTA experience. 

The ideal candidate will be: 

  • An experienced teaching assistant in a primary school setting.
  • A person who can enhance and develop the interaction, communication and educational needs of the pupils.
  • An integral part of the Key Stage team and report to the class teacher about pupil, progress, achievements and problems.
  • A person who will promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils.
  • A good communicator and have the ability to establish good relationships within the school staff team.
  • Maintain a safe and positive environment for all learners.
  • Be highly passionate in their work with good organisational skills.

In return, we can offer:

  • A happy and thriving village school serving its local community.
  • Opportunities for personal and career development.
  • A school which actively promotes the wellbeing of staff.
  • A highly performing team of staff and governors who are committed to the school’s caring and Christian ethos.
  • A team of dedicated professionals who work together to create a successful, secure, purposeful and stimulating workplace.
  • A child centered learning environment where all children feel respected and valued.
  • Free on-site parking. 

Ethos and Values

Our ethos of ‘We are family; all are welcome; you are loved’ and our Christian vision are at the core of everything we do. They underpin our teaching and learning, and provide an environment which prepares our pupils as confident, happy citizens.

Vision Statement

We are family       All are welcome       You are loved

Through God's love, we create a happy and nurturing learning community.

Valuing individuality and embracing equality, we welcome all with respect and compassion into a safe environment where everyone can flourish.

With love and trust, we empower each child with the confidence to be everything they dreamed of – and more.

How to Apply

The full application pack can be found on the school website

Please email applications to  vacancies@collinghamschool.org or post to:

Mr Paul Cook, Collingham Lady Elizabeth C.E (Aided) Primary School, Linton Road, Collingham LS22 5BS

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require applicants for all posts in school to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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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