At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and supervise children during lunchtime to create a positive learning environment.
- Company: Athelstan Community Primary School, dedicated to nurturing young minds.
- Benefits: Friendly team, professional development, and full NYCC benefits.
- Other info: Join a supportive community committed to inclusion and safeguarding.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Level 2 qualification in teaching and learning required.
The predicted salary is between 31650 - 35892 £ per year.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, up to 17.5 hours per week
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire – Athelstan Community Primary School
Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 10 hours per week, working afternoons across the school, providing classroom support as required.
In addition, this role incorporates 7.5 hours per week as a Midday Supervisor, supporting the children at lunchtime routines.
- General Teaching Assistant - 10 hours per week
- Midday Supervisor - 7.5 hours per week
This is required from September 2026.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- With a desire to help children reach their potential
The successful applicant will have a level 2 qualification in teaching and learning.
We offer:
- Friendly supportive caring team
- Training, induction and support
- Rewarding stimulating work
- Modern, spacious well-equipped facilities
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Full NYCC benefits and pension
We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN.
CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit.
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We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.
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