Teaching Assistant Level 1

Job Title and Organisation

Teaching Assistant Level 1 – Beechwood Primary School Leeds

Salary: £18,733.13 Gross Annual before deductions

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Temporary – Term Time Only plus 5 days

Location: Beechwood Primary School Leeds

Closing Date and Time: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12 Noon

Start Date: Earliest convenience, to be discussed with successful candidate subject to a clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure and other Safer Recruitment checks

Beechwood Primary School is a warm and welcoming school on the outskirts of Leeds with a dynamic and highly effective staff team. The school teaches pupils to develop resilience, creativity and their own ‘superpowers’. High expectations are set for all pupils, including those with SEND, and pupils enjoy engaging and exciting learning opportunities. The school’s ethos is one of unrelenting improvement.

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant for UKS2 to support children in preparing for the end of KS2 assessments. The ideal candidate will play an active role in ensuring that pupils receive provision of the highest quality and will work with individuals, small groups, and in the general classroom under the direction of the class teacher. Appropriate training will be provided.

• Support the class teacher with classroom tasks and student learning activities.
• Provide individual and small group assistance to pupils.
• Support pupils in the preparation and delivery of end‑of‑$ KS2 assessments.
• Assist with a broad range of tasks including lesson planning support, resource preparation, and administrative duties.
• Participate in all protection and safeguarding training and adhere to the school’s Child Protection Policy.

• Experience working in a primary school setting, preferably with children aged 7-11.
• Demonstrated ability to work safely and responsibly in a school environment.
• Experience with safeguarding and an awareness of child protection procedures.
• Commitment to supporting all pupils, including those with special educational needs.

• Valid DBS check or equivalent.
• Clear Enhanced DBS Disclosure must be obtained.
• Proof of right to work in the UK (citizenship, settled status, or visa).
• High school-aged or university‑educated.

All applicants will be asked to provide proof of identification and two referees. The school will carry out enhanced DBS checks, online background checks, and require completion of a self‑disclosure form before an interview is scheduled.

• Closing date: Friday 23 January 2026 12pm
• Short‑listing: Friday 23 January 2026
• Observations: Wednesday 28 January 2026
• Interviews: Wednesday 28 January 2026

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from women, carers, veterans, LGBT+ people, people of ethnic diversity, disabled and care‑experienced candidates.

This role is based in the UK. We require evidence of the right to work; those without a right to work should consider their eligibility for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker visa route 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 the application instructions provided by the school or their recruitment partner.