Vacancies

We currently have the following vacancies:

1:1 EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant Level 1

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Co-opted school governors. 

 

1:1 EYFS/KS1 Teaching Assistant Level 1 Vacancy

 

Pay Range:         A1/B1 - £24,413 - £25,989 pro rata, term time only

Contract type:    Fixed term 3rd Nov 2025 to 31st Aug 2026

Hours:                 35 hours. The role will include lunchtime duties

 

Westbrook Lane Primary School is a single form entry school with a total capacity of 210 children. We are a small primary school, with a strong family feel. We are proud of our reputation as a caring and successful school focused on learning and individual achievement.

The governors of Westbrook Lane are looking to appoint a motivated and inspiring 1:1 EYFS/KS1 teaching assistant who has experience of working with children with SEND. This post will be to work 1:1 with a child in Reception/KS1classes and is a fixed term contract for 1 year and will also include lunch duties. 

Experience of working with children in the EYFS/KS1 phase, and those with SEND, would be desirable; as would any specialist training such as STARs. However, if you are interested in the role, but do not have any experience of working with children with SEND, training would be available for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will:

  •           be able to motivate and engage children 
  •           be able to form professional and nurturing relationships with children 
  •           demonstrate a calm, proactive approach to behaviour management
  •           work effectively in a team and build positive relationships
  •           be able to apply good organisational and communication skills
  •           be able to use their initiative, learn and adapt
  •           have a positive attitude and a good sense of humour

 We will offer:

  •     a successful school with a positive and inclusive ethos
  •         the opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children
  •         a supportive and committed staff team
  •         a senior leadership team who value staff wellbeing and will support you in your role
  •         a warm and welcoming school community
  •         the opportunity to develop your role within the school
  •         a commitment to your professional development

 Application forms are available below or from the school office or vicky.bray@westbrooklane.leeds.sch.uk

Closing date:     2nd October 2025

Interviews:          WC 6th October 2025

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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 and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

 

Lunchtime Supervisory Assistant

Would you like to join our friendly, well-established and supportive team at Westbrook Lane? We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic lunchtime supervisory assistant.

You will need to be caring and approachable and enjoy working with children. The job will involve supervision of pupils, both in the dining hall and around the school, as part of a team of lunchtime supervisory assistants.

We will offer:

·         A successful school with a positive and inclusive ethos

·         The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children

·         A staff and senior leadership team who value staff wellbeing and will support you in your role

·         A warm and welcoming school community

·         A commitment to your professional development


Pay Range: A1 (£12.77 per hour)
Hours: 1 hour and 10 minutes per day, 5 days per week, term time only
Contract: Permanent

Application forms are available below or from the school office or vicky.bray@westbrooklane.leeds.sch.uk

Please click for job description

Please click for application form

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 and Barring Service (DBS) check. The details of the DBS Code of Conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

 

Please click here for information for prospective governors.

 

If you are interested in these roles, please see the attached application forms. All forms should be completed and returned to the school office in person or via email to info@westbrooklane.leeds.sch.uk

 

Parent governor nomination form

Co-opted governor expression of interest