Teaching Assistant
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
Leeds Primary Schools
Full-time | Term-time only | £92–£105 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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⭐ Highlight any childcare, sports coaching, or youth work experience at the top of your CV as the advert specifically values this background
📊 Quantify your experience with children: 'Supervised 15 pupils during break times' or 'Supported 8 children in after-school club'
🌐 Emphasise your reliability and positive attitude as these are key requirements mentioned multiple times
🎯 Include any relevant training like first aid, safeguarding awareness, or child development courses even if informal
🤝 Mention experience building relationships with parents/carers if you have it, as this is specifically listed in responsibilities
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- •Supervised 25 primary school pupils during break and lunch periods, maintaining safe playground environment and resolving minor conflicts
- •Provided 1:1 reading support to 6 Key Stage 1 pupils, helping improve their phonics recognition by 40% over one term
- •Assisted class teacher with lesson preparation and classroom routines for 30-pupil Year 3 class, supporting smooth daily transitions
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Teaching Assistant position with Teaching Personnel in Leeds primary schools. Your emphasis on reliability and genuine interest in working with children aligns perfectly with my passion for supporting young learners, and I am particularly drawn to the 1:1 and small group support aspects of the role.
My background in working with children has prepared me well for this opportunity. I understand the importance of building positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents whilst maintaining the highest safeguarding standards that Teaching Personnel requires.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a child who is struggling with reading in a small group setting?
- ›What strategies would you use to keep pupils engaged during lesson activities?
- ›How would you assist a teacher with classroom routines and organisation?
- ›Describe how you would provide effective 1:1 learning support to a pupil with additional needs
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if you had concerns about a child's welfare?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to build rapport with a child who was initially reluctant to engage
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient with a challenging behaviour
- ›Give an example of when you worked as part of a team to support children's learning
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your approach to meet different children's needs
- ›Describe how you have demonstrated reliability in a previous role working with children
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time when you had to build rapport with a child who was initially reluctant to engage
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient with a challenging behaviour