Teaching Assistant - Lower Key Stage 2
We are looking for a caring and nurturing Teaching Assistant, to support our wonderful children in Year 3 and 4.
Rosebank Primary School takes children from 2 to 11 years old. We are looking for a caring, patient Teaching Assistant who has experience of working with pupils in a primary setting.
Main Details
The role involves assisting the teacher with developing learning and fostering a warm, nurturing environment where all children can excel, this will be by both general Teaching Assistant classroom skills but also 1:1 support. The candidate should also have strong Literacy and Numeracy skills in order to support our children reach high standards in the core subjects.
The role may be physically demanding (Eg. joining in with movement activities, supporting with moving and handling)
This role includes 5 paid training days for professional development. There will also be opportunities for working as a cover supervisor for any candidates who may wish to further their careers in this way.
We are looking to appoint a conscientious, highly motivated person to join our hardworking team as we expand our staff team. The successful candidate will:
• be kind and enjoy working with children
• understand how children learn
• be happy to work as part of a team
• have good written and oral communication and numeracy (minimum requirement GCSE English and Maths)
• be flexible and have the ability to use their initiative
• have high expectations of achievement and behaviour.
We would like someone who would be available to start as soon as possible.
Although the post is full time, we would encourage applicants who may be interested in a job share as we may be able to facilitate this – dependent on applications. If this interests you, please specify the number of days you would be able to work.
Working Hours and Salary
Scale Point 4-6 Term Time Only
33hrs (number of hours per week)
8:30pm – 3:30pm every day plus one additional 30 minutes either before school or after school each week for preparation.
Location
Rosebank Primary School
Burley Road
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS3 1JP
Supporting documents
Deadline and how to apply
If you would like to visit the school prior to applying, please phone the school office and we can arrange an appointment for you to talk about the role in more detail. (Tel – 0113 2433497)
Please complete the School Officer application form and return to lbucklewilliams@rosebank.leeds.sch.uk by 11.59pm Thursday 24th April 2025
Equal opportunities
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.