Teaching Assistant in Leeds

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - St Mary's Catholic Voluntary Academy
Salary: NJC Grade B3 SCP 7-11 £27,274 - £29,070 FTE Actual salary £20,284 - £21,620 per annum
Hours: 32.5 per week (Term Time Only plus 2 additional days)
Contract: Permanent
Location: St Mary's Menston Catholic Voluntary Academy
Closing Date and Time: Monday 9 November 2026 at 12 noon

Start Date: As soon as possible

Every day, our Teaching Assistants help young people grow in confidence, overcome challenges and achieve things they never thought possible.

We are seeking three caring, enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistants to join our outstanding school community. Whether you already work in education or are bringing transferable skills from childcare, youth work, care, coaching or customer service, we would love to hear from you.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference whilst enjoying excellent work-life balance, professional development and a supportive team environment.

• Outstanding in all areas (Ofsted 2025)
• Friendly, supportive and experienced staff team
• Respectful and ambitious students
• School holidays plus term-time working
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts
• Free on-site parking and canteen facilities
• Career progression and SEND development opportunities

• Support students with additional learning needs
• Deliver interventions to individuals and small groups
• Develop students' confidence, resilience and independence
• Promote inclusion and positive relationships
• Assist teachers in creating engaging learning environments
• Be a positive role model and trusted adult

You do not need to have worked in a school before.

We are interested in people who enjoy working with children, are patient and resilient, build positive relationships quickly, have strong communication skills and believe every child can succeed.

We particularly welcome applications from childcare practitioners, nursery staff, youth workers, support workers, care workers, sports coaches and customer-facing professionals.

Many support staff develop expertise in SEND, pastoral support, speech and language interventions, HLTA roles and teacher training pathways. We are committed to helping colleagues achieve their professional goals.

St. Mary's is a popular and highly successful school situated on the North-West fringe of Leeds, close to the Yorkshire Dales. The school is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools. The June 2019 Section 48 judged St Mary's as an outstanding school and the February 2025 Ofsted inspection judged St Mary's to be outstanding in all areas.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school. Please contact Jo-Anne Hughes, PA to the Senior Leadership Team on 01943 883000 to make an appointment.

• Closing date: Monday 9 November 2026, 12 noon
• Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

Please visit: Bishop Wheeler Academy Trust - Trust & Academy Vacancies

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

St Mary's is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

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, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

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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