Teaching Assistant
Are you looking for something new starting in September 2026? Harehills Primary School is looking for an experienced, energetic and talented Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join the team. You will be required to take an active role within KS2/UKS2 and be part of the well-established team.
This will include:
- Being the perfect role model for children and teaching assistants in KS2
- Working within a key phase team to overcome barriers to learning and enable every child to make progress and 'learn, laugh and love' every day
- Inspiring & empowering children of all abilities and ensuring they can take an active part in every aspect of our Harehills Curriculum including our extended offer
- Building effective relationships with colleagues, children and families
- Implementing interventions, gathering information and contributing towards planning and assessments.
The position is temporary.
In return we can offer you:
- The opportunity to be part of a happy and successful school with enthusiastic pupils, staff & Governors who have a positive attitude to education.
- A strong commitment to continuous professional development and equal opportunities.
- Pension Scheme
A visit to the school is positively encouraged.
Please email Sam Willshaw, School Business Manager, for further details.
Other Information
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We embed the promotion of British Values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs into our School and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds. This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.