Job Description

Salary

24,480 - 25,989

Contractual hours

32.5

Basis

Term Time Only

Job category/type

Schools/Academies

Date posted

29/10/2025

Job reference

REQ003987

Job title and organisation:

KS1 Teaching Assistant - Guiseley Primary School

Salary:

A1-B1 24,480 - 25,989 Full time equivalent (pro-rata for part time and term time only)

Hours:

32.5

Contract:

Temporary

Location:

Guiseley Primary School

Closing Date and Time:

Monday 17 November at 12:00pm

At Guiseley Primary School we believe that all children can achieve their very best. It is our aim to provide a wide-ranging curriculum to ensure all children within our care develop a love of learning so they can make considerable progress in their learning at our school no matter their background or special educational need. We strive to be a wholly inclusive environment for every learner.

Our motto of 'together we learn, together we grow, together we achieve' is held at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking to recruit a

Key Stage 1 Teaching Assistant

to join our caring, dedicated, and enthusiastic staff team starting as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be able to carry out the duties of a teaching assistant in KS1 and will need to be flexible, able to work within the classroom environment under the direction of the teacher and with small groups and individuals to support their needs.

The role is initially temporary until 31st August 2026 working 8:30am-3:30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. Additional hours will be paid for attending staff training days.

If you are interested in becoming part of our friendly hardworking and dedicated team you will:

Put the needs of the child first Have high expectations Be flexible and able to use own initiative Be a confident and successful team player Be able to build strong positive working relationships with colleagues Have good literacy, numeracy and communication skills


In return we will offer:

A friendly, welcoming environment A staff team who are committed to the best outcomes for the children Children who are loving, caring and hardworking Opportunities to engage in continuous professional development


More information and an application form can be found on our school website

or feel free to contact school on 01943 873359 or email office@guiseleyprimary.org

If you would like to apply for either role, please email your completed application form to office@guiseleyprimary.org

The closing date for completed applications is noon on Monday 17th November.

Interviews are to be held Thursday 20th November.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

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ommitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

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.

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