One to One Teaching Assistant

Join Our Team as a One-to-One Teaching Assistant!

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people? At Ormston School in Headingley, Leeds, we are on the lookout for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our supportive and nurturing community. This is your chance to develop your career while helping students achieve their best!

About the Role

As a One-to-One Teaching Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our pupils across KS2, KS3, and KS4. Your responsibilities will include:

• Mentoring and supporting one pupil or a small group of no more than six pupils.
• Assisting the Classroom Teacher during lessons.
• Reporting on pupils' progress and concerns, collaborating with other staff to meet their needs.
• Supervising pupils during non-classroom time, including extracurricular activities and school trips.
• Assisting with lesson planning and classroom preparation.
• Building positive relationships with pupils to drive engagement and learning outcomes.
• Adapting resources to meet the needs of young learners.

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you should have:

• A strong educational background, ideally to A-level, with a minimum of GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant or in a similar role.
• Experience working with pupils with SEMH in an educational setting.
• Confidence to take on additional responsibilities, such as Food Hygiene, Forest School, or School Yoga.
• Experience in behavior management techniques.
• A commitment to professional development and a willingness to learn.
• A readiness to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Why Join Us?

At Ormston School, we believe in valuing the emotional health and wellbeing of everyone in our community, including you! Here’s what we offer:

• A supportive workplace that prioritizes your professional development through a variety of opportunities.
• The chance to make a significant contribution to the lives of vulnerable children who deserve high-quality teaching.
• A friendly and inclusive team passionate about improving pupil outcomes.
• Competitive salary ranging from £21,257.48 to £23,232.69 for a full-time, term-time only position.
• Benefits including a company pension, life assurance, and an employee discount scheme.

Working Conditions

This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time position with a start date of ASAP/September 2026. You will be working in a vibrant school environment that fosters growth and learning for both students and staff.

If you’re excited about the opportunity to inspire and support young learners, we’d love to hear from you!

Polaris Community is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment.