Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Teaching Personnel are looking to appoint a full-time Teaching Assistant to join our Leeds Primary Schools starting in September 2024. The post is for 39 hours per week from Monday to Friday, term time only. This position will pay £83.95-£95 per day.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable candidate that would be comfortable working with students with special educational needs. This role requires a passion for welfare, education and development. Applicants with relevant experience such as a Teaching Assistant, SEN Sport Coach and Healthcare Assistant are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of a Level 2 Certificate in Early Years Education or Childcare (Level 3 preferred).
• Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
• Basic first aid certification is an advantage.
• A clear DBS check (or equivalent background check).

Responsibilities within this role include:

• Plan and deliver small group tutoring or catch-up programmes
• Plan and deliver one-to-one tutoring or catch-up programmes
• Assist classroom teachers in their work, ensuring that SEN students participate in the lessons and make good progress
• Undertake break time and lunch time duties as directed
• Maintain good working relationships with colleagues, students and parents/carers to ensure a brilliant level of communication.

If you think this is the ideal role for you, please click ‘Apply’ and send your CV, or contact Cameron at the West Yorkshire Primary Branch.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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