Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre
Vacancies at Castleton
Teaching Assistant - Closing date - 06-01-2025
Job description: Teaching Assistant
Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899
Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Maternity Cover
Reporting to: Headteachers
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant, to join the dedicated team at Castleton Primary School.
Person specification:
Qualifications and training
- GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
- First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Experience
- Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
- Experience working with children
- Experience planning and delivering learning activities
Personal qualities
- Enjoyment of working with children
- Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
- Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
- Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
- Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
- Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
- A willingness to learn and attend staff CPD sessions.
Planning
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available. Prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
- Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
- With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Health and safety
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
- Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and record/report appropriately.
Professional development
- Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
- Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
- Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. 
Applications should be returned to:
headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk
Childcare Assistant - Closing date - 06-01-2025
Job description: Childcare Assistant
Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899
Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Reporting to: Headteachers
Are you looking for an extraordinary career in Childcare?
Fun is an essential ingredient in our children’s centre where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff that provides them. A passion to provide high quality childcare, for children aged 24 months up to 5 years.
The centre based here at Castleton Primary school is the hub of the Children’s Centre for Wortley. The building itself provides early education and the day care aspect of the core offer. The children’s centre programme is based on the principle that providing integrated education, care, family support and health services are key factors in determining outcomes for children and their families.
You will actively support each child’s individual ‘Learning Journey’ in partnership with parents and colleagues, plan and observe child focussed activities weekly and ensure both safeguarding and health and safety guidelines are followed at all times.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years
- Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
- Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Experience is essential
Castleton Primary School and Children’s Centre 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.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Please find details and application form below.
Completed applications to be returned to: headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk
Job description and person specification
There are no current vacancies at Castleton Primary School at the moment.
Please find our safer recruitment documents here:
Get in Touch
Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre
Vacancies at Castleton
Teaching Assistant - Closing date - 06-01-2025
Job description: Teaching Assistant
Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899
Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Maternity Cover
Reporting to: Headteachers
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant, to join the dedicated team at Castleton Primary School.
Person specification:
Qualifications and training
- GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
- First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Experience
- Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
- Experience working with children
- Experience planning and delivering learning activities
Personal qualities
- Enjoyment of working with children
- Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
- Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
- Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
- Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
- Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
- A willingness to learn and attend staff CPD sessions.
Planning
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available. Prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
- Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
- With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Health and safety
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
- Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and record/report appropriately.
Professional development
- Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
- Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
- Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. 
Applications should be returned to:
headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk
Childcare Assistant - Closing date - 06-01-2025
Job description: Childcare Assistant
Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899
Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Reporting to: Headteachers
Are you looking for an extraordinary career in Childcare?
Fun is an essential ingredient in our children’s centre where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff that provides them. A passion to provide high quality childcare, for children aged 24 months up to 5 years.
The centre based here at Castleton Primary school is the hub of the Children’s Centre for Wortley. The building itself provides early education and the day care aspect of the core offer. The children’s centre programme is based on the principle that providing integrated education, care, family support and health services are key factors in determining outcomes for children and their families.
You will actively support each child’s individual ‘Learning Journey’ in partnership with parents and colleagues, plan and observe child focussed activities weekly and ensure both safeguarding and health and safety guidelines are followed at all times.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years
- Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
- Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Experience is essential
Castleton Primary School and Children’s Centre 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.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Please find details and application form below.
Completed applications to be returned to: headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk
Job description and person specification
There are no current vacancies at Castleton Primary School at the moment.
Please find our safer recruitment documents here:
Get in Touch
Castleton Primary School and Children's Centre
Vacancies at Castleton
Teaching Assistant - Closing date - 06-01-2025
Job description: Teaching Assistant
Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899
Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Maternity Cover
Reporting to: Headteachers
We are looking for a Learning Support Assistant, to join the dedicated team at Castleton Primary School.
Person specification:
Qualifications and training
- GCSE or equivalent level, including at least a Grade 4 (previously Grade C) in English and maths
- First-aid training, or willingness to complete it
- Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification.
Experience
- Experience working in a school environment or other educational setting
- Experience working with children
- Experience planning and delivering learning activities
Personal qualities
- Enjoyment of working with children
- Sensitivity and understanding, to help build good relationships with pupils
- A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils, and promoting the ethos and values of the school
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
- Commitment to safeguarding pupil’s wellbeing and equality
- Resilient, positive, forward looking and enthusiastic about making a difference
- Capacity to inspire, motivate and challenge children and young people
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching and learning
- Demonstrate an informed and efficient approach to teaching and learning by adopting relevant strategies to support the work of the teacher and increase achievement of all pupils including, where appropriate, those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- Promote, support and facilitate inclusion by encouraging participation of all pupils in learning and extracurricular activities
- Support the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum aimed at pupils achieving their full potential in all areas of learning
- Use effective behaviour management strategies consistently in line with the school’s policy and procedures
- Organise and manage teaching space and resources to help maintain a stimulating and safe learning environment
- Observe pupil performance and pass observations on to the class teacher
- Supervise a class if the teacher is temporarily unavailable
- Use ICT skills to advance pupils’ learning
- Undertake any other relevant duties given by the class teacher
- A willingness to learn and attend staff CPD sessions.
Planning
- Contribute to effective assessment and planning by supporting the monitoring, recording and reporting of pupil performance and progress as appropriate to the level of the role
- Read and understand lesson plans shared prior to lessons, if available. Prepare the classroom for lessons
Working with staff, parents/carers and relevant professionals
- Communicate effectively with other staff members and pupils, and with parents and carers under the direction of the class teacher
- Communicate their knowledge and understanding of pupils to other school staff and education, health and social care professionals, so that informed decision making can take place on intervention and provision
- Contribute to meetings with parents and carers by providing feedback on pupil progress, attainment and barriers to learning, as directed by teachers
- With the class teacher, keep other professionals accurately informed of performance and progress, or concerns they may have about the pupils they work with
- Understand their role in order to be able to work collaboratively with classroom teachers and other colleagues, including specialist advisory teachers
- Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
- Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Health and safety
- Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils, and help to safeguard pupils’ wellbeing by following the requirements of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and our school’s child protection policy
- Look after children who are upset or have had accidents and record/report appropriately.
Professional development
- Help keep their own knowledge and understanding relevant and up-to-date by reflecting on their own practice, liaising with school leaders, and identifying relevant professional development to improve personal effectiveness
- Take opportunities to build the appropriate skills, qualifications, and/or experience needed for the role, with support from the school
- Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Other areas of responsibility
Safeguarding
- Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
- Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, two references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS), medical clearance and provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK and evidence of qualifications. 
Applications should be returned to:
headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk
Childcare Assistant - Closing date - 06-01-2025
Job description: Childcare Assistant
Salary: B1-B2 £16,008 - £16,899
Hours: Term Time 32.5 hours per week (term time only)
Contract type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Reporting to: Headteachers
Are you looking for an extraordinary career in Childcare?
Fun is an essential ingredient in our children’s centre where the care and education opportunities for each and every child are as extraordinary as the staff that provides them. A passion to provide high quality childcare, for children aged 24 months up to 5 years.
The centre based here at Castleton Primary school is the hub of the Children’s Centre for Wortley. The building itself provides early education and the day care aspect of the core offer. The children’s centre programme is based on the principle that providing integrated education, care, family support and health services are key factors in determining outcomes for children and their families.
You will actively support each child’s individual ‘Learning Journey’ in partnership with parents and colleagues, plan and observe child focussed activities weekly and ensure both safeguarding and health and safety guidelines are followed at all times.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 3 qualification in Early Years
- Good knowledge and understanding of the EYFS
- Good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Experience is essential
Castleton Primary School and Children’s Centre 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.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
Please find details and application form below.
Completed applications to be returned to: headteacher@castletonleeds.org.uk
Job description and person specification
There are no current vacancies at Castleton Primary School at the moment.
Please find our safer recruitment documents here:
Get in Touch