West Yorkshire

Teaching Assistant jobs in Leeds.

Teaching assistants, higher level teaching assistants and cover supervisors keep classrooms running and support targeted intervention. Actionus books teaching assistants onto daily supply, long-term and permanent contracts with enhanced DBS on the update service wherever possible.

Hiring in Leeds

What the Leeds market looks like.

Leeds combines a large teaching hospital group with substantial community and mental health providers, so caseload work sits alongside acute cover. West Yorkshire's compact geography means Bradford, Wakefield and Harrogate roles are commonly worked by candidates living in and around Leeds.

Major employers in West Yorkshire

  • Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
  • Leeds Community Healthcare NHS Trust
  • Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
  • Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Also covering

Bradford · Wakefield · Harrogate · Huddersfield · York · Halifax

Typical settings

  • Primary schools
  • Secondary schools
  • Special schools
  • Alternative provision

Common specialities

  • 1:1 support
  • HLTA
  • Cover supervision
  • Intervention and phonics
  • Early years support

Questions

Teaching Assistant work in Leeds, answered.

What teaching assistant jobs are available in Leeds?
Actionus advertises locum, contract, bank and permanent teaching assistant roles across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area, including primary schools, secondary schools, special schools. Live vacancies are listed on this page and updated as they are released.
Which employers hire teaching assistants in Leeds?
Actionus works with education employers across Leeds and the wider West Yorkshire area, including public sector organisations, local authorities, independent providers and private employers hiring teaching assistants.
What registration do I need to work as a teaching assistant professional through Actionus?
You will need current registration with the relevant UK regulator, an enhanced DBS, right-to-work documents and satisfactory references. Our compliance team confirms exactly what is required for each assignment before you start.
How quickly can I start a locum assignment in Leeds?
If your compliance file is already complete, short-notice cover can often start within days. If you are new to Actionus, register first and we will build your file while we match you to suitable roles.
How do I get paid for temporary work?
Temporary and locum workers submit hours weekly through the Actionus online timesheet portal. Once your authoriser approves the timesheet, payment is processed through PAYE, umbrella or your limited company, depending on the payment method agreed on your assignment.

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