Teaching Assistant (supporting SEMH needs), United Kingdom

Job title and organisation:Teaching Assistant (supporting SEMH needs) - Kerr Mackie Primary School
Salary:A1/B1£12.65-£13.47 hourly rate
Hours:32.5 (Full Time, Term Time Only)
Contract:Fixed term in the first instance based on pupil needs (01.09.26 - 21.08.27)
Location:Kerr Mackie Primary School
Closing Date and Time:Wednesday 3rd June 2026

Kerr Mackie is a large primary school in the Roundhay area of Leeds. The school is multi-cultural with pupils from a wide range of backgrounds. Our creative curriculum and teaching approaches together with the vibrant learning environments enthuse, engage and motivate our children.

We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant (supporting SEMH needs) to join our l team. Duties will include supporting the class teacher with teaching&learning, SEND support for pupil(s), carrying out interventions and any other related duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Attend to the pupils'personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health,physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Work with a real focus on SEMH both 1 to 1 and across the cohort
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Have a caring and positive nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Be committed to high standards of behaviour
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
• Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Be a confident and successful team player.
• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive.

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.

How to apply:

The full Job Description, Person Specification and Application form can be downloaded from our school website using the link: candidates are encouraged to make an appointment to come and look around our lovely school. Please contact the school by calling 0113 3368499 or emailing

Applications may be returned by post or email toby no later than 9am on Wednesday 03 June 2026

Short Listing: Wednesday 03 June 2026

If selected for interview: Thursday 04 June 2026

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 Barring Service (DBS) check.

Online searches will be conducted on successful applicants.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read ourrecruitment of ex-offenders policy

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through theSkilled Worker visaroute before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least£41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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