Teaching Assistant

We want someone who demonstrates personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and humour. They will be able to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and individual children. The ideal candidate must have good skills in English and Maths. All applicants who can demonstrate strong skills and experience will be welcomed.

What the school offers its staff

For children and staff alike, Scholes (Elmet) has:

o A perfect balance of care and support with high expectations

o A leadership team dedicated to attainment, achievement and enjoyment

o Friendly, welcoming staff

o A great atmosphere and ethos which promotes inclusion and co-operation

o A commitment to diversity and a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds

o A commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare and safety (thorough checks will be made of the successful applicant's background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks)

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

Scholes (Elmet) Primary School is looking for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our school, to start in the January. The role will involve general Teaching Assistant duties in the classroom, as well as working with small groups of children. Some 1:1 work with children may also be involved.

For our children, we're a happy and healthy place to learn. For our staff, we're a happy and healthy place to work:

o 'It feels like staff wellbeing is considered across the federation.'

o 'It's great to work with such supportive colleagues.'

o 'I feel valued as a part of the team.'

In school, we recognise the value of AI tools and understand that applicants might choose to use these in the application. Please note that applications which stand out are those which are personal and allow us to 'get to know you'.

As part of this and all recruitments, we carry out thorough safeguarding checks. This includes (not an exhaustive list of the recruitment checks):

1. an online search to help identify any incidents or issues which might compromise your professional role

2. obtaining two references, one of which is from the candidate's current or most recent employer

3. a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for the successful candidate