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EYFS Teaching Assistant

On-site in Leeds·Full-time·Added 19 days ago (last checked 4 Oct)

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Overview

Job details

£17,972 - £19,132 a year
Gross, as stated in the ad.
About £1,370 - £1,440 a month after tax.
Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Leeds
No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Eyfs

The role

Job title and organisation: EYFS Teaching Assistant - Kirkstall Valley Primary School
Salary: A1-B1 £17,972.07-£19,132.27 (actual)
Hours: 32.5 (full time, term time only)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Kirkstall Valley Primary School, Argie Road, Leeds, LS4 2QZ
Closing Date and Time: Monday 12th October 2026 at noon

Interviews: Thursday 15th October 2026

The children and governors of our lovely, inclusive school are looking for an excellent teaching assistant who is caring, enthusiastic and dedicated. You will support the class teacher with the teaching and learning of the class.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

can form good relationships with children, parents and staff;
can demonstrate a positive attitude towards learning;
sees each child as an individual and understands how children learn;
has good interpersonal and communication skills;
is able to make observations of children's learning and plan suitable next steps for them;
can work effectively as part of a team within a classroom and throughout the school;
is flexible and hard-working.

We can offer you

a happy, hardworking and friendly staff team;
fantastic children with a super attitude to learning
a highly dedicated and driven leadership team who is committed to all staff;
supportive parents.
The opportunity to progress professionally and have the support of a dedicated and passionate team

If you feel you have the enthusiasm and commitment for this exciting role, we would love to hear from you. Please email r.hague@kirkstallvalley.org.uk for details or collect an application form and supporting details from the school office.

We would encourage visits to our school. Please contact the school direct on 0113 8878982 to make arrangements or to discuss the role further.

This appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children, and expects our staff to share this commitment.

Job descriptions and application forms can be found on the Kirkstall Valley Primary School website at Job Vacancies | Kirkstall Valley Primary School, or by contacting Rebecca Hague, School Business Manager, at r.hague@kirkstallvalley.org.uk or on 0113 8878982.

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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