Teaching Assistant (E7944)

Beeston Primary School

Are you an enthusiastic and inspirational Teaching Assistant who would like to join a large inner city primary school rated as Good by Ofsted in 2022 and Outstanding for Early Years?

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant that is a forward thinking, dynamic and a resilient individual. The colleague appointed will be a natural inspirer, with the ability to work collaboratively, deal effectively with behavioural issues and work with colleagues from outside agencies.

The role will involve whole class support as well as support for individuals and small groups of pupils with SEND.

The ideal candidate should:

• Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school
• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
• Have experience of working with children with SEND
• Be enthusiastic and flexible, using their own initiative
• Be creative and able to motivate all children
• High standards of English and Maths
• The ability to work successfully as part of a team
  
  
  

We can offer:

• Professional development opportunities
• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team
• A full induction programme for new staff
• Well behaved and polite children
  
  
  

Beeston Primary School is a large three form entry school with over 700 pupils including a large nursery setting. We are situated close to Elland Road Stadium and are proud of our links with the Leeds United Foundation.

We encourage you to visit our school prior to submitting your application. We also suggest that you familiarise yourself with our school website to provide you with a greater insight into life at our school.

We are conducting small group and/or individual visits around school on the following dates:

• Tuesday 2nd September 2025 at 3.30pm
• Wednesday 3rd September 2025 at 9.15am
• Thursday 4th September 2025 at 9.15am and 3.30pm
  
  
  

To book on to one of the tours of the school, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Oxley using the details below:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0113 2716978

Please visit: https://www.beestonprimaryschool.co.uk/vacancies/ for the recruitment pack, job description and application form.

Closing date: Monday 8th September 2025 at 9am

Shortlisting: Wednesday 10th September 2025

Interviews: Thursday 18th September 2025

Completed applications should be emailed to [email protected]

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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