Classroom Assistant, Leeds

  • Location: Leeds
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: £95 per day
  • Start date: To be confirmed
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you enjoy working as part of a team and making a positive impact in the classroom?

New Directions Education is recruiting enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Classroom Assistants to work in a variety of welcoming primary schools across Leeds and the surrounding areas. Whether you’re an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent graduate, or someone looking to build a career in education, we would love to hear from you.

Your role could include:

Supporting pupils in the classroom to help them reach their full potential
Working with individuals and small groups on targeted learning activities
Assisting teachers with lesson preparation and classroom organisation
Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement in learning
Supporting pupils with additional learning or emotional needs
Helping to create a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment

We’re looking for people who:

Have experience working with children or young people (school-based experience is desirable but not essential)
Are patient, caring, and enthusiastic
Have strong communication and teamwork skills
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Are flexible, reliable, and eager to learn

Why join New Directions Education?

Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle
Opportunities across a range of primary schools and year groups
Competitive rates of pay
Free training and CPD opportunities
Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant
Potential pathways into long-term and permanent school roles

Every day is an opportunity to inspire, encourage, and support young learners. If you’re ready to make a difference in primary education, we’d love to help you find your next role.

Apply today and start your journey with New Directions Education.

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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