Teaching Assistant

Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant Location: Leeds Start Date: ASAP Salary: £90 – £105 per day Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking…

Pay rate £90 – £110/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 5 October 2026

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Job Title: Primary Teaching Assistant
Location: Leeds
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90 – £105 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities

Are you an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant looking for your next role in a primary school?

Do you enjoy helping children develop their confidence, independence and academic skills?

Are you looking for flexible work with the opportunity to progress into a longer-term or permanent position?

TeacherActive is recruiting Teaching Assistants to work across a number of primary schools throughout Leeds. We have opportunities supporting children across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, ranging from general classroom support to intervention and 1:1 roles.

Work is available on a flexible day-to-day basis as well as longer-term placements, with some schools looking to recruit permanently when they find the right member of staff.

The successful Teaching Assistant will:

Have previous experience working with primary-aged children

Ideally hold a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification

Be confident supporting pupils with literacy, numeracy and phonics

Be comfortable delivering 1:1 and small-group support

Have good behaviour management skills

Be able to build positive relationships with pupils

Be reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic

TeacherActive will offer you:

Competitive rates of pay

A dedicated consultant

Flexible work to suit your availability

Opportunities across different Leeds primary schools

Day-to-day, long-term and potential permanent positions

FREE CPD through our My-Progression platform

PAYE payments with no administration charges

Referral bonuses when you recommend other education professionals

Whether you're looking for occasional supply work or your next full-time school, apply today to discuss the opportunities available across Leeds.

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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