Teaching Assistant, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £450 - 500 per week
  • Start date: 08/09/2025
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Start date: September 2025

Salary: £450 – £500 a week

Contract Type: Full-time (8:30 – 3:30)

Location: Leeds

A fantastic school in Leeds is looking for a General Teaching Assistant to join their team on a full-time basis supporting in KS1. This is a general Teaching Assistant role to start in September, continuing until the end of the academic year.

Key responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant:

  • To support the teacher in the delivery of the curriculum, preparing resources and setting up activities.
  • To support children in their learning, enabling them to reach their potential
  • To carry out group work and interventions directed by the class teacher
  • To provide extra support and differentiation for children with additional needs
  • To support the teacher with classroom management, following behaviour policies and promoting a positive learning environment
  • To communicate effectively with teachers, pupils and parents, developing strong professional relationships

Personal specification of Teaching Assistant:

  • Experience supporting primary aged pupils
  • Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent
  • A patient, flexible, and proactive approach
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A genuine passion for supporting children’s learning

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • Recommend-a-friend scheme
  • Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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