Primary teaching assistant

• Salary:GSAL 16 full-time equivalent 26349. Actual salary payable based on 37.5 hours per week term-time only plus 15days 22339.42

• Contract:Full-timepermanent

• Start date: As soon as possible subject to recruitment checks

Are you passionate about providing a safe stimulating and inclusive environment for children

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL)is seekinganenthusiastic Teaching Assistantto join the Primary School teamworking with children from 2to 11 years old.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting childrens learning both academically andpastorallyby working closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons andassistingwith the preparation of resources. They will provide individual and small-group support helping pupils to develop their skills and confidence while also supervising the class for short periods when needed.

Pastoral care is a key aspect of the role and the successful candidate will play an active part in ensuring that all pupils feel safe supported and included. They will help to promote positive behaviour and social development in line with school policies and will work collaboratively with teachers parents and colleagues to enhance pupil addition they will contribute to the wider school community byassistingwith events and open days.

The Grammar School at Leedsprimary schoolwelcomes children from 2-11 and is based in its own building on the main school have purpose-built facilities includingperformance spaces music rooms art food technology and science rooms surrounded by playgrounds and extensive playing deliver outstanding pastoral and learning opportunities to enable every child to be kind be brave and grow a little every day which are our core primary values.

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north and traces its history back to 1552. In the last five years GSAL Senior School has twice been named North Independent School of the Year and North Independent School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table.

How to apply

Ifyourepassionate about shaping students educational experiences and contributing to a vibrant learning community we encourage you to apply. Simply complete the online application form available on our website. Please be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned in your application.

More information about the school role and responsibilities are contained in the job description and person specification attached in the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to the high volume of interest.A virtual tour can be found on our website jobs page and a full tour is provided as part of the interviewing process.

If you have any questions feel free to

The closing date for applications is:08:00 Wednesday 25 February

Interview date: 3 and 4 March 2026

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