Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - St Matthew's CE Primary School Leeds
Salary: A1/B1 £24,413 - £25,989 (actual salary £16,589 - £17,660)
Hours: 30
Contract: Temporary - Term Time Only
Location: St Matthew’s CE Primary School, Wood Lane, Leeds, LS7 3QF
Closing Date and Time: Friday 30 January at12 noon
Required from February 2026, a teaching assistant to work within our large, friendly, successful and inclusive Church Primary School. The governors are looking for somebody who:
- Is enthusiastic and hard working.
- Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour.
- Has a good understanding of how children learn.
- Enjoys working as part of a team.
- Has a sense of fun.
We can offer:
- A friendly school with strong links to St. Matthew’s Church.
- Hardworking, dedicated and supportive colleagues.
- A supportive governing body and leadership team.
- An eclectic and vibrant school population.
- A commitment to your professional development.
As part of the advertised role, the successful candidate will be required to work for up to 1hr per day completing lunchtime supervision. A 30 minutes unpaid lunch will be factored into the working day.
The successful candidates will be expected to support the Christian ethos of the school.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Potential applicants are welcome to visit the school on Thursday 22nd January at 1:30pm or Monday 26th January at 9:30am by prior arrangement.
Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure.
Closing Date for Applications: Friday 30th January 2026 12 noon
Shortlisting:Monday 2nd February 2026
Interviews: Friday 6th February 2026For an application pack and further information please contact nichola.adams@stmatthewsleeds.co.uk or Miss N Adams
St Matthew’s CE Primary School.
Wood Lane
Chapel Allerton
Leeds, LS7 3QF
0113 2681489
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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