Teaching Assistant at Beeston Primary School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/BPS/95912

Location

Town Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS11 8PN

Contract Type

Permanent/Fixed Term

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£24,413.00 Annually (FTE)

Fixed Term End Date

Tue 31st Aug, 2027

Closing Date

Midnight, Mon 22nd Jun, 2026

Start Date

01-09-2026

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s)

26-06-2026

Interview Date(s) 26-06-2026

About this Role

Contract Type: Term Time Only (38 weeks)

Salary: A1-B1

Hours: 31.25

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant that is a forward thinking, dynamic and a resilient individual. The colleague appointed will be a natural inspirer, with the ability to work collaboratively, deal effectively with behavioural issues and work with colleagues from outside agencies.

The role will involve whole class support as well as support for individuals and small groups of pupils with SEND.

The ideal candidate should:

• Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school

• Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour

• Have experience of working with children with SEND

• Be enthusiastic and flexible, using their own initiative

• Be creative and able to motivate all children

• High standards of English and Maths

• The ability to work successfully as part of a team

We can offer:

• Professional development opportunities

• Support and mentoring by a strong Senior Leadership Team

• A full induction programme for new staff

• Well behaved and polite children

Beeston Primary School is a large three form entry school with over 700 pupils including a large nursery setting. We are situated close to Elland Road Stadium and are proud of our links with the Leeds United Foundation.

We encourage you to visit our school prior to submitting your application. We also suggest that you familiarise yourself with our school website to provide you with a greater insight into life at our school. We are conducting small group and/or individual visits around school on the following dates:

• Tuesday 16th June at 3.30pm

To book on to one of the tours of the school, please contact our school office using the details below:

Email: mainoffice@beestonprimary.org

Phone: 0113 2716978

Contact Details

  Sean Nicholson
  0113 2716978
  recruitment@beestonprimary.org

Beeston Primary School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

What does inclusion mean to you on a personal level?
How have your life experiences shaped your ability to empathise with pupils from different backgrounds?
How do you look after your own wellbeing, and how does this impact your daily role?
What communication strengths do you bring to a school community?
In your view, what makes a school a "great place to learn"?
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