Job Description

Salary

17,507 - 18,637

Contractual hours

31.66

Basis

Term Time Only

Job category/type

Schools/Academies

Date posted

12/11/2025

Job reference

REQ004174

Job title and organisation:

Teaching Assistants - St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Hunslet

Salary:

Level A1-B1 (pts 2-6) 17,507 - 18,637 actual salary

Hours:

31.66 term time only

Contract:

Temporary

Location:

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Hunslet

Closing Date and Time

The Governors of St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are looking to appoint caring and committed SEND teaching assistants to join the dedicated team of staff that take care of and nurture the children and families in our community. We are looking for confident, enthusiastic and calm members of staff who are able to work across the primary school age group.

The roles will primarily involve working under the direction of the class teacher to support individual children with SEND on a 1:1 basis as well as some support of small groups of pupils. The right candidates will be able to demonstrate personal qualities of dedication, patience, flexibility and good humour. Working collaboratively as part of a multi-professional team, you will be able to respond quickly to the changing needs of the school and the individual children, as well as demonstrating good levels of Maths and English. You will support our children in the development of their faith and spiritual journey.

The successful candidates will:

Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school Have a passion for working with children with special educational needs and disabilities Be team players who are able to communicate well with children and staff Be highly motivated to support children in achieving their full potential Be outstanding role models who build positive relationships Show a willingness to undertake: first aid training, safeguarding training and continued professional development Be committed to the school and will contribute to all aspects of school life


In return St. Joseph's can offer you;

A Christ-centred community where each day we walk in Jesus footsteps. Enthusiastic, happy, well-behaved children - 'pupils (who) sparkle like diamonds with enthusiasm' - Ofsted October 2023. Friendly and supportive staff within a welcoming school environment - (St Joseph's) 'is an oasis of calm in a busy community' and 'a school once experienced never forgotten.' Ongoing professional development opportunities A supportive Governing Body, parish and leadership team - 'The level of care and compassion that senior leaders offer to staff is greatly appreciated by the staff body.' A school where parents and carers are extremely supportive -'Pupils, staff and families know how precious education is'


Potential candidates are welcomed to come and visit our amazing school to meet our wonderful children and feel the unique character that visitors consistently comment on.

Please contact the school office on 0113 2712093 or office@stjosephscatholicprimary.org to arrange a visit.

The CES application form must be used and emailed to office@stjosephscatholicprimary.org

St Joseph's is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS and registration with the update service will be required for the successful candidate and at least two professional references will be taken and followed up.

Under the guidance set by KCSiE 2025 St Joseph's Catholic Primary School will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. Posts are exempt from The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted Candidates will be required to disclose relevant criminal history.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our

recruitment of ex-offenders policy

.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, 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, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the

Skilled Worker visa

route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least 41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

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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