Staff Vacancies

Kerr Mackie is a large and thriving primary school in the Roundhay area of Leeds. We are incredibly proud of our diverse community and welcome pupils from a wide range of backgrounds.  Our creative curriculum and teaching approaches, together with the vibrant learning environments, enthuse, engage and motivate our children.    

We currently have the following vacancies and are looking for enthusiastic, creative and committed individuals to join our amazing staff team.

In return we will offer:

• A supportive staff team who are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their potential
• A vibrant and welcoming environment
• Enthusiastic and well behaved children
• Professional development opportunities

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 Barring Service (DBS) check.

Online searches will be conducted on successful applicants.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

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Role: Level 1 TA with SEMH focus

Pay scale: A1/B1 £12.65-£13.47 hourly rate

Contract: Fixed-term contract until 31/08/2027

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8.30am - 3.30pm (32.25 hours per week)

We are seeking to appoint a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our team. Duties will include supporting the class teacher with teaching & learning, SEMH support for pupil(s), carrying out interventions and any other related duties.

The successful candidate will:

• Attend to the pupils’ personal needs, and implement related personal programmes, including social, health,physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters
• Supervise and support pupils ensuring their safety and access to learning
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtimes.
• Work with a real focus on SEMH both 1 to 1 and across the cohort
• Establish good relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and being aware of and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
• Have a caring and positive nature
• Be able to communicate effectively with a wide range of people
• Be committed to high standards of behaviour
• Be willing to contribute positively to promote the values and ethos of our school and in developing relationships with the local community
• Be able to work as part of a team but also show initiative to work independently
• Have high expectations of themselves and the children.
• Be a confident and successful team player. 
• Be able to form excellent relationships with children, staff and families.
• Have a sense of fun, enthusiasm, initiative and drive.

If you are committed, community-minded and ready for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Wednesday 08 July 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 08 July 2026

Interview date: Monday 13th September 2026