Teaching Assistant in Leeds

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Hunslet Carr Primary School
Salary: Scale points 3 - 11
Hours: 31.25 (Term time only)
Contract: Fixed Term
Location: Hunslet Carr Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 23rd November 2026

'Leaders help every pupil get a good start. From their earliest starting points in the first days of early years. The focus on communication, reading, writing, and number supports all pupils. As a result, pupils are well prepared for each new stage of their education.' Ofsted 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Teaching Assistant to join our Early Years staff team. We are looking for a caring, conscientious person who will ensure all our children have a champion in their first years at our wonderful school.

This rewarding role encompasses working with the class teacher to create a warm, engaging and supportive Nursery/Reception classroom. You will support the teacher during lessons, working with the children in provision to take their next steps. You will also support the children with the pastoral side of school, helping them at playtime and dinner to ensure school is a happy place to be.

Teaching at Hunslet Carr is not always easy, but it is very rewarding, and you will join a happy, motivated, and established team that teaches an exciting, relevant curriculum that prepares children for the next stage at Primary School.

Our new Teaching Assistant will be someone who

• Is positive, resilient, well-mannered and an excellent communicator
• Is friendly, efficient and approachable to children, parents and staff
• Understands children's needs, ensuring each child is supported with their next steps in learning
• Is happy to support children throughout the day, at playtime and lunch
• Believes every child needs a champion; the person who says, 'I believe in you' even if the child doesn't yet believe in themselves.

In return, we can offer

• The opportunity to become part of a school community where children are at the heart of all we do
• A supportive and experienced Early Years Teaching Team
• A school that actively values your work/life balance and wellbeing
• A school that values your training and personal development

We actively welcome interest from talented Teaching Assistants looking to further their career in a larger school or those looking to return after a break in their career. We are also happy to consider applications from people who have the right skill set but who might not have worked in schools before.

The closing date for all applications will be on Monday 23rd November 2026

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 23rd November 2026

Interviews will take place on Monday 30th November 2026

Tours of the school are available. Please call the school and ask to speak to Lucy Procter.

Appointments are made subject to references and a clear DBS disclosure.

Hunslet Carr is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects all staff to share this commitment. We promote diversity and a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

The Vacancy can be found on our website Welcome to Hunslet Carr Primary School and the contact email address is lucy.procter@hunsletcarr.co.uk.

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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