Teaching Assistant - Leeds

Teaching Assistant

Leeds Primary Schools

✔ Full-time | ✔ Term-time only | ✔ £90–£100 per day

Teaching Personnel are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools across Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain classroom experience or move into education — no formal qualifications are required.

We’re looking for the right attitude and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings is highly valued.

The Role

You’ll support pupils’ learning and engagement across the school day, working one-to-one and in small groups, and assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
Support pupils to stay focused and engaged
Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes
Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents/carers

Experience & Skills

Experience working with children or young people is desirable
Qualifications in childcare or education are a bonus, not essential
A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn

If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, click Apply and submit your CV today.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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