Teaching Assistant Leeds

Position: Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Start Date: September 2025 (or ASAP)
Contract Type: Flexible, bank staff (day-to-day / short-term cover)
Salary: GBP100 GBP115 per day (depending on experience and assignment)

About the Role

We are recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Teaching Assistants to join our supply bank in Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible working arrangements while supporting a variety of schools across the local area. As a member of our supply bank, you will be available to work on a day-to-day or short-term basis, covering staff absences and supporting pupils in classroom settings.

Key Responsibilities

Provide classroom support under the direction of the class teacher

Work with individual pupils or small groups to reinforce learning

Assist with classroom organisation and general learning activities

Support pupils with additional needs, ensuring inclusion and progress

Adapt quickly to new school environments and routines

Promote positive behaviour and a safe, respectful atmosphere for all learners

Person Specification

We are looking for candidates who are:

Flexible, reliable, and able to respond to short-notice requests

Passionate about supporting childrens education and wellbeing

Able to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

Experienced in working with children (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

Hold a Level 2/3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable, but not essential)

Hold a valid Enhanced DBS (or willing to apply for one)

Why Join Our Supply Bank?

Choose when and where you work full flexibility around your availability

Gain experience across a range of primary schools in Leeds

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

A great way to build relationships with local schools and open doors to long-term opportunities

Start date: September 2025 (ongoing throughout the academic year)

Safeguarding Statement

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. All supply staff must hold (or be willing to obtain) an enhanced DBS check, and references will be required.