Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant - Sandal Primary School and Nursery

Salary: Band 5 SCP 5/6

Hours: 30 per week Monday - Friday (Term Time Only)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Sandal Primary School and Nursery, West Lane, Shipley, West Yorkshire BD17 5DH

Closing Date: Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 9am

Sandal Primary School is looking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to support in class and possibly with specific children with Education Health and Care Plans and complex special educational needs, within the class.

You will provide educational and/or medical support to ensure the pupils' successful engagement with and access to quality learning.

The role will involve one-to-one and class-based support.

Teaching assistants play an integral part, in partnership with teaching staff, to promote self-belief, social inclusion and high self-esteem amongst pupils. By supporting the classroom teacher, the teaching assistant ensures that pupils flourish in a positive, nurturing, safe environment accessing the curriculum to achieve improved standards of learning and achievement in the school.

Our team works together closely to create an amazing learning experience for our pupils which nurtures all children to be the best they can.

• Experience of working in a primary classroom as an existing teaching assistant, learning support assistant, HLTA/class teacher
• A calm and caring nature
• You can work independently but also have the interpersonal skills required to work effectively in a team
• Demonstrate the confidence and understanding of how to establish and maintain positive relationships with pupils and are able to support pupils learning in both the classroom, small groups and on an individual basis.
• Have experience working with vulnerable pupils, can empathise and move pupils forward in their learning
• Are committed to raising achievement through an exciting and stimulating curriculum

• A school with a positive, caring ethos where teamwork is paramount
• Committed and enthusiastic staff who put children at the heart of everything they do
• A supportive governing body
• A happy and thriving school community
• An opportunity to further your professional development

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the School Office.

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 24 th March 2026 and all shortlisted candidates will be notified by email.

All shortlisted candidates will have chance to view the school during the school day.

Sandal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children. All posts are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references.

Applicants will be subject to an online search if shortlisted.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

Please note: CVs are not accepted for this post.

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.