Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

East Leeds
£92.56 – £95 per day
Full-time | Monday to Friday | Long-term Temporary
Potential Permanent Opportunity

About the Role

Engage Education are delighted to be working in partnership with a welcoming primary school in East Leeds, who are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team.

This is a fantastic long-term, full-time opportunity, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate.

The school is looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children and helping them to achieve their potential. Previous experience working in a school or nursery would be beneficial, although candidates with transferable experience from other childcare, care, youth work or support-based roles are encouraged to apply.

Your Responsibilities

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Support pupils with their learning and development across the primary curriculum.
• Work alongside the class teacher to deliver engaging and effective learning activities.
• Provide individual and small-group support where required.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Encourage pupils to develop their confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning.
• Support children with different learning needs and abilities.
• Use creativity and a range of approaches to engage pupils in their learning.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, teachers and wider school staff.
• Support with classroom routines and the wider day-to-day running of the classroom.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous experience working with children, ideally within a primary school or nursery setting.
• Have a genuine passion for education and supporting children’s development.
• Be enthusiastic, creative and confident when engaging pupils.
• Be patient, nurturing and able to build positive relationships with children.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a proactive and positive approach to supporting pupils.
• Be reliable and committed to a long-term position.

Graduates and candidates looking to begin a career in education are also encouraged to apply. Relevant transferable experience will be considered.

Why Choose Engage Education?

At Engage Education, we’ve specialised in education recruitment for over a decade, so we understand what makes a great school and a great candidate match.

When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Your own dedicated consultant, providing ongoing support and guidance.
• Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of education settings.
• £50 Amazon voucher when you successfully refer a friend who works with us.
• Access to wellbeing support, travel discounts and retail offers through our partners.
• Support throughout your placement, from your initial registration through to securing your next opportunity.

How to Apply

If you’re passionate about working with children and would like to take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or get in touch with the Engage Education team directly to find out more about this Teaching Assistant opportunity in East Leeds.

All candidates will be required to undertake a valid Enhanced DBS check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided throughout the process.

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