Vacancies
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 and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – 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 and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Current Vacancies
We are currently recruiting SEN TA and General TA - Please see information below:
Teaching Assistant SEND
Location: Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7AQ
Grade/ Band: B3 (see Job Description)
Vacancy Hours: Monday to Friday or suitable for Job Share
8.35am until 3.20pm with 30 minutes own lunch and 30 minutes lunch time supervision
Contract Type: Permanent
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th March 2026
Interview Dates: 19th and 20th March 2026
Required From: As soon as possible
Email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk
Telephone: 01937 842566
Headteacher: Mrs. Katie Barnett
NOR: 98
The governing board are seeking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to join our happy, welcoming Church school where all are encouraged to let their light shine by ‘Living and learning together in the light of God.’
This post will be to directly support learning in a 1:1 capacity under the guidance and support of the class teacher/ SENDCo
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working in a similar position in schools, ideally with children working at Early Years Foundation Stage level
- Be prepared to carry out intimate care as required
- Be willing to work directly with children with special educational needs including intimate care as required
- Have a calm and nurturing attitude
- Be able to facilitate children's learning in both 1:1 and small groups
- Be able to share information and have professional communication with the class teacher.
- Be able to support the Christian ethos of our school
In turn, we can offer
- A working environment where values of courage, compassion, friendship and respect are at the heart of what we do
- A hardworking, caring and passionate staff team who are committed to continual improvement
- The opportunity to work with motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved learners
- An induction programme and support for new staff
- Training and further continued professional development
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
As part of the safer recruitment a google search of prospective candidates will be undertaken.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Visits to our school are welcomed and will take place by appointment at a mutually convenient time. To book a visit or for an informal conversation with the head teacher/ SENCo or school business manager, telephone our school office on 01937 842566 or email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk.
General Teaching Assistant
Location: Lady Elizabeth Hastings CE VA Primary School, Thorp Arch, Wetherby, LS23 7AQ
Grade/ Band: A1/B1 (see Job Description)
Vacancy Hours: Monday to Friday or suitable for Job Share
8.35am until 3.20pm with 30 minutes own lunch and 30 minutes lunch time supervision
Contract Type: Temporary until July with the potential to extend through academic year 2026-2027
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 11th March 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th March 2026
Interview Dates: 19th and 20th March 2026
Required From: As soon as possible
Email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk
Telephone: 01937 842566
Headteacher: Mrs. Katie Barnett
NOR: 98
The governing board are seeking to appoint a dedicated teaching assistant to join our happy, welcoming Church school where all are encouraged to let their light shine by ‘Living and learning together in the light of God.’
This post will be to directly support learning under the guidance and support of the class teacher/ SENDCo. It will be a requirement to work with small groups of pupils and on occasion in a 1:1 capacity e.g. interventions or supporting specific children in class.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have experience of working in a similar position in schools
- Be willing to work with children with special educational needs including intimate care as required
- Have a calm and nurturing attitude
- Be able to facilitate children's learning in both 1:1 (e.g. interventions) and small groups
- Be able to share information and have professional communication with the class teacher.
- Be able to support the Christian ethos of our school
In turn, we can offer
- A working environment where values of courage, compassion, friendship and respect are at the heart of what we do
- A hardworking, caring and passionate staff team who are committed to continual improvement
- The opportunity to work with motivated, enthusiastic and well-behaved learners
- An induction programme and support for new staff
- Training and further continued professional development
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
As part of the safer recruitment a google search of prospective candidates will be undertaken.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Visits to our school are welcomed and will take place by appointment at a mutually convenient time. To book a visit or for an informal conversation with the head teacher/ SENCo or school business manager, telephone our school office on 01937 842566 or email: office@thorparch-leh.co.uk.