* Salary: GSAL 16, full-time equivalent £26,349. Actual salary payable based on 37.5 hours per week, term-time only plus 15 days £22,339.42
* Contract: Full-time 37.5 hours per week 8am - 4pm, permanent
* Start date: As soon as possible subject to recruitment checks
Are you passionate about providing a safe, stimulating, and inclusive environment for children? Do you hold an early years TA qualification?
The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is seeking an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant (EYFS) to join the Primary School team working with children from 2 to 11 years old. Please note - the successful candidate for this role will need to hold a relevant early years qualification. If you do not hold an early years qualification, please consider our other available primary teaching assistant vacancy.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about supporting children’s learning, both academically and pastorally by working closely with teachers to deliver engaging lessons and assisting with 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 progress. In addition, they will contribute to the wider school community by assisting with events and open days.
GSAL Primary
The Grammar School at Leeds primary school welcomes children from 2-11 and is based in its own building on the main school site. We have purpose built facilities, including performance spaces, music rooms, art, food technology and science rooms surrounded by playgrounds and extensive playing fields. We 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.
In the primary phase, the national curriculum is not rigidly followed, but is incorporated into the school’s scheme of work. Children are offered a wide range of extracurricular activities including music, sport and drama.
In return we offer the chance to work with committed, enthusiastic children in facilities unrivalled in the north of England, and as part of a high achieving and professional team.
Why GSAL?
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.
At GSAL we are committed to the professional development of our colleauges. There are several opportunities for colleagues to learn and grow including fortnightly teaching and learning breakfasts (whole school), half termly teaching and learning lunches (primary) and a range of apprenticeship schemes.
Benefits
We really value our colleagues and offer a great range of benefits, including:
* Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)
* Significant discount on school fees
* Subsidised childcare during INSET days (ages 3–11)
* Personal pension plan with Aviva up to 5% employee contribution and 10% employer (with the facility to pay higher or lower employee contributions)
* Training and CPD available including inset days
* Three-course colleague lunches for £2.40, plus free tea, coffee and hot chocolate
* Access to our 24/7 GP provider, Health Hero
* Access to our Employee Assistance Programme well-being app, Perkbox, offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice plus 6-8 face-to-face counselling sessions
* Colleague discounts through multiple providers, including Perkbox, discounts for teachers and Extras
* Scenic lunchtime walking routes across the 140-acre site
* Onsite gym and swimming pool, plus free fitness classes (Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning and bootcamps)
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
* Free onsite parking
* Access to the school’s extensive library facilities
* Generous leave of absence scheme and family friendly policies
* Opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities, wellbeing initiatives and community events
How to apply
If you're passionate 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 contact.
The closing date for applications is: 09:00 Wed 22 April
Interview date Wed 29 April