Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Whole school - Fieldhead Carr Primary School
Salary: B1 - B3 depending on experience P4-11 £17,110 - £19,123 Actual Salary
Hours: 30 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Fieldhead Carr Primary School, Leeds LS14 2EG
Closing Date and Time: Friday 15 May 2026 at Midday
Working hours: 11:30am - 6pm with a 30-minute lunch break
FHC School is a thriving 2FE primary school with a nursery located in Whinmoor, Leeds. We welcome children from the age of 3 and support them through to their transition to high school at 11. Our nurturing environment is at the heart of everything we do, and we are proud of our strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and education. We are seeking a dedicated individual to work alongside the class teacher in our nursery, supporting and enriching children’s learning experiences. From September, our nursery provision will be expanding to offer exciting extended hours, providing wraparound care from 7:45am to 6:00pm.
If you are a positive, enthusiastic and inspiring practitioner with a strong understanding of the teaching assistant role, a warm and caring nature, excellent organisational skills, patience, and a proactive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will play a vital role in creating a supportive and engaging learning environment for our youngest learners.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- Passionate about making a meaningful difference in every child’s life by:
– Championing the voice and needs of each child
– Working collaboratively with colleagues and wider support teams
– Bringing energy, enthusiasm and a willingness to contribute
In return, we offer:
- A comprehensive induction programme with ongoing mentoring and coaching to support your development
- A school driven by a clear vision and commitment to improving outcomes for all children
- High-quality CPD opportunities within school and across our local Family of Schools
- A welcoming, supportive and forward-thinking staff team dedicated to professional growth and excellence
To apply please follow this link:
Teaching Assistant - Fieldhead Carr Primary School - Teaching Vacancies - GOV.UK
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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