Learning Support​/Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Learning Support/Teaching Assistant - Pudsey Lowtown Primary School

Salary: NJC A1/B1 £ 24,413 - £25,989 pro rata salary dependent on experience and qualifications

Hours: 31 hours and 15 minutes per week (Term Time Only plus up to 5 additional staff training days)

Contract: Permanent

Location: Pudsey Lowtown Primary School, Kent Road, Pudsey, Leeds LS28 9BB

Closing Date: Friday 23 January 2026 at 12 pm

Start Date: ASAP

Working Pattern: 08.30am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday with a 30-minute unpaid break per day.

We would also consider applications for more experienced Teaching Assistants, therefore if you would like to be considered for a higher grade Teaching Assistant role, please make this clear on your application.

At Pudsey Lowtown Primary School, we are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected.

Our core values—respect, empathy, responsibility, honesty, resilience, and tolerance—are embedded in all aspects of school life. We are committed to providing an exciting, relevant, challenging and engaging curriculum tailored to meet the needs of every child.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and positive Learning Support Assistant or qualified Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team and support the learning and wellbeing of our pupils.

Working under the direction of the Class Teacher, SENCO, and Senior Leadership Team, you will provide targeted support for pupils, helping to enhance their educational experience. The role also includes 30 minutes per day of lunchtime supervision
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• A commitment to improving children’s learning through tailored provision;
• The ability to inspire, motivate, and engage children across all areas of learning;
• Patience, enthusiasm, and a calm, nurturing approach;
• A variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children and work effectively with professionals and carers;
• The ability to build positive relationships with other staff and demonstrate strong teamwork and collaboration skills with a flexible, 'can do' attitude;
• Good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills;
• Experience of delivering interventions and understanding how to meet the needs of SEND pupils as well as promoting inclusion;
• Experience of using positive behaviour management techniques or the willingness to undergo additional training;
• A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school.

• Motivated pupils and supportive families with strong community links;
• A positive and collaborative working environment;
• A commitment to professional development and career progression;
• A high-performing, dedicated, and welcoming team;
• A vibrant school with high aspirations for all

Please note: This post is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

Pudsey Lowtown Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Completed application forms should be submitted by 12pm on the 23rd January 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 30th January 2026.

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.