Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 – £105 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities
Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in a primary school?
Do you enjoy helping children develop their confidence, independence and academic skills?
Are you looking for flexible work with the opportunity to progress into a longer-term or permanent position?
TeacherActive is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a number of primary schools throughout Leeds. We have opportunities supporting children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, ranging from general classroom support to intervention and 1:1 roles.
Work is available on a flexible day-to-day basis as well as longer-term placements, with some schools looking to recruit permanently when they find the right member of staff.
The successful Teaching Assistant will:
Have previous experience working with primary-aged children
Ideally hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification
Be confident supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and phonics
Be comfortable delivering 1:1 and small-group support
Have good behaviour management skills
Be able to build positive relationships with pupils
Be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic
TeacherActive will offer you:
Competitive rates of pay
A dedicated consultant
Flexible work to suit your availability
Opportunities across different Leeds primary schools
Day-to-day, long-term and potential permanent positions
FREE CPD through our My-Progression platform
PAYE payments with no administration charges
Referral bonuses when you recommend other education professionals
Whether you're looking for occasional supply work or your next full-time school, apply today to discuss the opportunities available across Leeds.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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