1-1 Teaching Assistant - Level 1

Job title and organisation: 1-1 Teaching Assistant - Level 1 - Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Salary: A1/B1.2
Hours: 32.5, term time only
Contract: Temporary until 31 August 2027 (initially)
Location: Meanwood Church of England Primary School
Closing Date and Time: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 12:00pm

We are looking to appoint a 1-1 Teaching Assistant at Meanwood CE Primary School.

The successful candidate will need to:

• Have experience of working with primary aged children especially those with SEND.
• Have knowledge of trauma-based approaches and strategies to support learning in the classroom.
• Have a good level of Numeracy and Literacy.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• Have high expectations, enabling and inspiring children to achieve their full potential.
• Support the Christian vision and values of the school.

What we can offer you:

• The opportunity to be part of a friendly, supportive team committed to achieving high standards for all pupils.
• An enjoyable work environment in a friendly, happy school.
• A dedicated senior leadership team and governing body
• Commitment to staff development, including supporting staff to undertake new opportunities and continual professional development.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 15th October 2026 @12.00 noon

Interviews will be held on: Monday 19th October 2026

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be subject to DBS clearance and other relevant employment checks including an online search. References will be requested prior to interview for candidates who are short-listed. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line. The school withholds the right to withdraw offers of employment based on above criteria.

At Meanwood CE Primary School we will continuously strive to ensure that everyone in our school is treated with respect and dignity. Each person in our school will be given fair and equal opportunities to develop their full potential with positive regard to gender, ethnicity, cultural and religious background, faith, sexuality or disability. We are committed to providing equality and fairness through our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds.

All applications should be sent through the school admin email (admin@meanwood.leeds.sch.uk) for the attention of the School Business Manager.

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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