Working for us

At Pudsey Lowtown Primary School, we aim to provide a safe, stimulating and inclusive learning environment where every member of our community is valued and respected.

Our moral values of respect, empathy, responsibility, honesty, resilience and tolerance are at the core of our school and we are committed to providing an exciting, relevant and challenging curriculum, which is appropriate for individual needs and aims to engage all children through a wide range of teaching and learning strategies.

If you have any queries regarding any of our current vacancies, please feel free to contact us. All enquiries and completed application forms should be emailed to recruitment@pudseylowtown.org.uk

Important Safeguarding Information

We are 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.

Current Vacancies

Teaching Assistant (Level 1)

Hours - 31 hours and 15 minutes per week (term time only)

Working hours are 08.30am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday during term time (plus up to 5 additional days per academic year for inset days).

Start date - As soon as possible

Contract type - Fixed Term (initially until July 2025 - linked to pupil funding)

Salary - NJC pt4 - 6

£23,151.48 to £23,982.96 (full time equivalent salary / pro rata for part time and term time only).

The Governors and Senior Leadership Team are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and positive Teaching Assistant to provide support to our pupils.

As a Teaching Assistant you will work under the direction and guidance of the Class Teacher, Special Educational Needs Coordinator and the Senior Leadership Team to support children with their learning, the role also includes 30 minutes per day supervising pupils during their lunchtimes.

The successful candidate will have experience of working with and supporting pupils of primary age, previous experience of supporting children with personal, social, emotional and behavioural needs would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

a commitment to improving children’s learning through tailored provision;
the ability to enthuse, motivate and engage children in all areas of learning;
enthusiasm, patience and a calm manner;
a variety of communication skills to respond to the needs of children and to work effectively with professionals and parents;
experience of/ or the ability to work in a team and with other professionals to tailor provision for individual pupil needs;
experience of delivering interventions and an understanding of how to meet the needs of SEND pupils as well as promoting inclusion;
good levels of literacy, numeracy and ICT
experience of using a range of positive behaviour management techniques;
that they are a team player with a 'can do' attitude;
a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

In return, Pudsey Lowtown Primary School can offer the right candidate:

a school of motivated pupils and supportive parents with strong community links;
an exciting place to learn and teach offering excellent CPD;
a school with high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and staff;
a high performing, professional, dedicated, hardworking and supportive team.

This post is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0113 2567303.

Completed application forms should be returned by email by 12pm on the 16th October 2024.

Interviews will be held on:

Tuesday 22^nd October or Thursday 24^th October 2024

Teaching Assistant (L1) - Job Description

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Hours - 6 hours 15 minutes per week (term time only)

Working hours are 11.50am to 13.05pm Monday to Friday during term time (plus up to 5 additional days per academic year for inset days).

Start date - As soon as possible

Contract type - Permanent

Salary - NJC pt2 £23,151.48 (full time equivalent salary / pro rata for part time and term time only).

The Governors and Senior Leadership Team are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and positive Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant to provide support to pupils during the school lunch period.

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistants support children with eating their dinner as well as ensuring the safety, general welfare and behaviour of children during the lunch break with the aim of providing a safe and enjoyable lunchtime experience.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate their reliability and commitment to the role and will have high expectations of behaviour as well as the ability to build strong relationships with all staff and children.

We would love to hear from you if you have the following skills:

patience and a calm manner;
the ability to communicate well and respond to the needs children in their care;
able to work effectively as part of a team;
enthusiastic with a ‘can do’ attitude;
a willingness to contribute to the broader life of the school community.

In return, Pudsey Lowtown Primary School can offer the right candidate:

a school of motivated pupils and supportive parents with strong community links;
an exciting place to learn and teach offering excellent CPD;
a school with high expectations and aspirations for all our pupils and staff;
a high performing, professional, dedicated, hardworking and supportive team.

This post is subject to a satisfactory 6-month probationary period.

Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the school office on 0113 2567303.

Completed application forms should be returned by email by 12pm on the 16th October 2024.

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 22^nd October or Thursday 24^th October 2024.

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant - Job Description

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