Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Westwood Primary School
Salary: B3 £22,369pa (pro rata)
Hours: 28
Contract: Temporary in the first instance ( November 2026 - July 2027)
Location: Westwood Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Monday 16th November 2026

Join Our Team and Help Children Dream, Believe, Achieve

At Westwood Primary School, we are passionate about providing a nurturing, inspiring and inclusive learning environment where every child is encouraged to Dream, Believe, Achieve. We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our committed team and make a positive difference to the lives of our pupils.

The role will involve working part-time within a classroom in Lower Key Stage 2 and part-time 1:1.

About the Role

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who will:

• Support teaching and learning across the school.
• Work with individual pupils and small groups to help them reach their full potential.
• Encourage children to develop confidence, independence and a love of learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, parents and other professionals.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience of working with primary-aged children (desirable).
• Is patient, caring and enthusiastic.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with children, staff and families.
• Is committed to supporting all children to succeed.
• Shares our vision and values of helping children to Dream, Believe, Achieve.

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming and supportive colleagues.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A positive and inclusive school community.
• The chance to make a real difference every day.

If you are passionate about helping children flourish and would like to become part of our dedicated team, we would love to hear from you.

Westwood Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced disclosure and barring service checks.

Apply today and help our children Dream, Believe, Achieve.

An application form can be found on the school vacancy section on our school website. Please return applications to the School Business Manager, Mrs Carla Ramsey via email Ramseyc@westwoodprimaryschool.org

If you require any further information, please contact Mrs Carla Ramsey.

Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026

Interviews: Thursday 19th November 2026

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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