Level 1 or 2 Teaching Assistant
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large, forward-thinking staff who are committed to promoting achievement within our vibrant community. Working at New Bewerley Community School will provide you with a range of exciting opportunities to challenge for positive outcomes for pupils; enhancing personal, social and cultural development whilst pursuing academic attainment. We are an inner-city school serving a diverse local community in times of socio-economic challenge. It is a privilege and an expectation to ‘be our best’ and ‘do our best’ as we work collaboratively and consistently to enable our pupils and the New Bewerley community to excel.
The application form, full job description and person specification can be downloaded below or you can request an application to be posted or emailed to you.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to visit the school - please call us on the main school number to book an appointment.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: DBS Code of Practice
If shortlisted, you will be asked to complete a self-disclosure form which would be destroyed if you were unsuccessful.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will:
- Have a caring and positive nature
- Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently.
- Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
- Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school
- Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
- Have experience of working with children with SEND
- Be creative and able to motivate all children
- High standards of English and Maths
In return we will offer:
- A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential
- A vibrant and welcoming environment.
- Enthusiastic and well-behaved children.
- Professional development opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
Contract: Fixed Term until Thursday 31st August 2028
32.5 Hours per week Term Time Only
Location
New Bewerley Community School
Bismarck Drive
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS11 6TB
Supporting Documents
Level 1 Teaching Assistant Job Description
Level 2 Teaching Assistant Job Description
Support Staff Application Form
Deadline and How to Apply
Closing date: Monday 30th November 2026 at 9am
Start date: As soon as possible
Interview: TBC
If you require further details please contact the Main Office on - 01138 878 718.
Applications should be returned via email to recruitment@newbewerley.org.uk
Safeguarding Statement
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.