Teaching Assistant

Job description

Are you passionate about making a tangible difference in children's lives? Penny Field School is looking to appoint a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team. In this role, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching and senior staff, primarily within the classroom, to support pupils' access to learning and assist in the general management of the classroom and resources.This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your knowledge, skills, and understanding of effective support within a SEND settingPenny Field School is a special school for children and young people aged 2-19 with severe and complex needs. It is a unique setting with incredible young people who deserve the absolute best in care and education that we can provide. We strive to deliver the best curriculum, with the most appropriate resources and equipment in order to support the young people’s journey into adulthood.
Main Duties include: Support pupils with complex special educational needs and disabilities, which include physical, communication, sensory, mental health, cognition and learning needs.Support teachers with preparing classrooms and learning resources, assist with displays, track and report pupil progress or behaviour difficulties to the teacher and undertake basic record-keeping
Support for the curriculum, helping pupils understand instructions, support local/national learning strategies (e.g., literacy, numeracy) and assist pupils with basic ICT
Support the school by complying with child protection, health and safety, confidentiality and data protection policies. Contribute to the school's overall ethos
Experience and Skills required:

Experience working with children of a relevant age.
Ability to relate well to both children and adults.
Ability to use correct English in both spoken and written communication.
Ability to respond calmly and use your own initiative.

If you work with us at Penny Field school, you will be part of a committed and hardworking team that is dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the children and young people with which we work.For a discussion about the post please contact hannah.duffey@pennyfield.org.uk To apply please click apply and complete our online application formWellspring Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. All posts are offered subject to enhanced DBS checks. References will be requested and an online search carried out for shortlisted candidates, prior to attendance at interview.As you will be working with children, this post requires you to undertake regulated activity. It is an offence to seek to work in regulated activity with a group with which you are barred.

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About this school

Penny Field School

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 2–19

Good

Pupils: 69
Avg teacher salary: £50,554
Pupil:teacher ratio: 7.7:1
Academy trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Leeds, Leeds, LS6 4QD

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Salary: £19,003.00 - £19,610.00 Annually (Actual) Hours of work: Monday – Friday, 32.5 hours per week, term time only + 5 days Scale point 4-6
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time
Posted: 14 July 2026
Closing date: 7 September 2026

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