Primary Teaching Assistant

Primary Teaching Assistant – Leeds
Location: Leeds
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £90 - £105 per day (dependent on experience)

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Are you an enthusiastic Primary Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work from September?

Do you enjoy supporting children across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 while making a real difference every day?

Are you looking for day-to-day, long-term or permanent opportunities in welcoming primary schools across Leeds?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting dedicated Primary Teaching Assistants to support a variety of mainstream primary schools throughout Leeds. Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, HLTA or looking to gain more classroom experience, we have flexible opportunities to suit you.

Working as a Primary Teaching Assistant with TeacherActive gives you the opportunity to work across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, supporting class teachers, delivering interventions, providing 1:1 support and helping pupils reach their full potential. Bookings range from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, with permanent opportunities also available.

The successful Primary Teaching Assistant will have:

• Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (desirable)

• Previous experience supporting pupils in a UK primary school

• A positive, patient and adaptable approach

• Strong communication and behaviour management skills

• The ability to work effectively as part of a school team

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

In return, TeacherActive offers:

• Competitive daily rates of £90 - £105 per day

• Day-to-day, long-term and permanent opportunities

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• A dedicated education consultant with local school partnerships

• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities

• £100 referral bonus when you recommend a friend (T&Cs apply)

Whether you're looking for a few days each week or a full-time long-term placement, TeacherActive has opportunities available across Leeds from September.

Apply today or contact TeacherActive Leeds to find the perfect Primary Teaching Assistant role for you this September.