Job title and organisation: 3 x Teaching Assistants - Stanningley Primary School
Salary: £18,831.16 - £20,715.79 actual salary (pending a pay review)
Hours: 32.5 per week
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Location: Stanningley Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 1 June 2026 at 12:00pm
Positions:
- 1 x Teaching Assistant – Early Years
- 1 x Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 1
- 1 x Teaching Assistant – Key Stage 2
(Appointments will be made at Level 1 or Level 2 depending on experience)
Location: Stanningley Primary School
Join Our Team
Are you committed to making a real difference in children’s learning and development?
Stanningley Primary School is looking to appoint dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team. This is an opportunity to be part of a supportive, ambitious school where staff are trusted, developed and valued.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with relevant experience who are ready to contribute meaningfully to classroom practice and pupil progress.
About Stanningley Primary
At Stanningley, we are proud of our strong community, high expectations and inclusive ethos.
We believe that every child deserves the very best start. Our staff work closely together to create a calm, purposeful environment where children feel safe, supported and challenged to achieve their best.
We place a strong emphasis on relationships, consistency and high-quality teaching, ensuring all pupils are known, valued and able to succeed.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting both learning and wellbeing.
You will:
- Work in partnership with teachers to support high-quality teaching
- Deliver targeted support for individuals and small groups
- Lead or contribute to interventions that accelerate pupil progress
- Support the development of independence, resilience and confidence
- Help maintain a calm, structured and purposeful classroom environment
Early Years role:
You will support children at the very start of their school journey, helping to develop communication, early language, phonics and social skills through structured provision and play-based learning.
Key Stage 1 & 2 role:
You will support pupils to secure core skills in English and Maths, build independence and prepare for the next stage of their education, including delivering focused interventions where needed.
The Person
We are looking for individuals who are professional, proactive and committed to improving outcomes for children.
You will have:
- Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (minimum Grade C / Level 4/5)
- The ability to remain calm, consistent and adaptable
- A willingness to take initiative and contribute to the wider team
For candidates applying at Level 2, we would expect:
- Proven experience of effectively supporting learning in the classroom
- Confidence in delivering interventions and adapting support to meet pupil need
For the Key Stage 2 role, recent school-based experience is essential.
For the Early Years role, experience in an EYFS setting is strongly preferred.
Professional Development at Stanningley
We are committed to developing our staff, not just employing them.
We offer:
- A structured induction and ongoing support
- High-quality training linked to classroom practice
- Opportunities to develop expertise in areas such as SEND, early reading and behaviour
- Clear pathways for progression, including routes into teaching
We actively invest in our team and expect successful candidates to be open to learning, improving and growing in their role.
What We Offer
- A supportive and collaborative staff team
- Clear systems and expectations that enable staff to succeed
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing
- A culture of continuous improvement and professional growth
How to Apply
Please submit your application before the closing date to school.office@stanningleyprimary.com
Closing date: Monday 1st June 2026 @ 12pm
Start dates in June and Septemeber 2026
Infomal visits are available:
Thursday 7th May @ 9.30am or 4.30pm
Tuesday 12th May @ 2pm or 4pm
Thursday 19th May @ 2pm or 4pm
For further information, an application pack or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the school directly on 0113 255 7677 or email school.office@stanningleyprimary.com
Safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful candidates.
Online checks will be carried out on shortlisted candidates
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.
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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