Full Time Teaching Assistant - Leeds
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
Leeds Primary Schools
Full-time | Term-time only | £92–£110 per day
Teaching Personnel are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools across Leeds. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain classroom experience or move into education — no formal qualifications are required.
We’re looking for the right attitude and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings is highly valued.
The Role
You’ll support pupils’ learning and engagement across the school day, working one-to-one and in small groups, and assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
- Support pupils to stay focused and engaged
- Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents/carers
Experience & Skills
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Qualifications in childcare or education are a bonus, not essential
- A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, click Apply and submit your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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Application advice
5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.
⭐ Open your Personal Statement with direct experience working with children — the advert explicitly values school, childcare, sports coaching, or youth work backgrounds above formal qualifications.
📊 Quantify your experience with children where possible: "Supported 6 pupils with SEN in weekly 1:1 reading sessions over 2 academic terms" is far stronger than a vague description.
🎯 Highlight your DBS status prominently — note whether it is on the Update Service, as this speeds up placement with Teaching Personnel across Leeds schools.
🤝 Mention any safeguarding or child protection training you have completed, including dates, as the advert references DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' compliance as a requirement.
🌐 Tailor your CV to reference primary-age children specifically — the role is in primary schools across Leeds, so any KS1 or KS2 context (even voluntary) should be named explicitly.
Suggested CV bullets
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- •Delivered 1:1 reading support to 4 KS1 pupils three times per week, contributing to measurable progress in phonics assessments over one academic term.
- •Assisted class teacher in managing a mixed-ability group of 28 primary-age pupils during daily literacy and numeracy sessions, reducing low-level disruption by maintaining consistent classroom routines.
- •Supervised 60+ pupils during daily lunchtime breaks across two playgrounds, applying school behaviour policy to resolve 3–4 minor incidents per week without escalation.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's full-time Teaching Assistant role across Leeds primary schools stands out because it prioritises genuine enthusiasm for working with children over formal credentials — which aligns precisely with the experience I bring. My background includes direct 1:1 support with children in a structured setting, alongside a clear commitment to safeguarding and creating positive learning environments.
My background in working with children and young people has equipped me with the patience and adaptability needed to support pupils across a range of abilities and needs. I am comfortable assisting teachers with lesson delivery, managing small-group activities, and maintaining a calm, focused atmosphere during both classroom time and lunchtime supervision. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child protection training in line with DfE guidance.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt your support approach when working 1:1 with a pupil who is struggling to stay focused during a lesson?
- ›What strategies would you use to assist a small group of pupils with different ability levels during a literacy activity?
- ›How do you ensure you are following a teacher's lesson plan while also responding to individual pupil needs in the moment?
- ›What do you understand by the term 'safeguarding' in a primary school context, and what would you do if you had a concern about a child?
- ›How would you manage pupil behaviour during lunchtime supervision in line with the school's policies?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built a positive relationship with a child or young person who was initially reluctant to engage.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient under pressure while working with children or young people.
- ›Give an example of when you supported someone to achieve a goal — what did you do and what was the outcome?
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to create a positive environment for children or young people.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to adapt quickly to an unexpected change — how did you handle it?
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you built a positive relationship with a child or young person who was initially reluctant to engage.
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient under pressure while working with children or young people.