Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Bruntcliffe Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bruntcliffe Academy seeks an enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support student learning under the guidance of education professionals. This vital role involves teamwork to ensure a positive educational environment, assisting in the management of pupils while upholding the academy's values of Community, Inclusivity, and Integrity. Join our dedicated team and contribute to fostering an engaging learning atmosphere where students thrive.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at Retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with working with children of relevant age.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning for students under the instruction of teaching professionals.
• Provide general assistance in managing pupils and the classroom.

Skills

Teamwork

Numeracy

Literacy

Job description

11-16 years 1370 students

Deputy Chief Executive Officer: Mrs Leanne Griffiths

Principal and Chief Executive Officer: Sir John Townsley

Start date to be agreed with successful candidate.

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

A1/B1 (SCP 2-6) £23,656 - £25,183

Actual Salary: £20,346 - £21,659

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week

Bruntcliffe Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of our Assistant Principal SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo to support access to learning for students, and to provide general support to our teaching professionals in the management of pupils and the classroom.

Potential applicants should have:

·The ability to work constructively as part of a team.

·Experience with working with or caring for children of relevant age.

·Good numeracy/literacy skills.

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Bruntcliffe Academy is proud to be one of the highest performing schools in the country with students securing outcomes in the top 10% of schools nationally in 2023. Five Core Values define Bruntcliffe Academy’s ethos: Community, Productivity, Inclusivity, Integrity and Ambition. Embracing these values enables our students to flourish in an environment which cultivates intellectual enquiry and is one free from cynicism. Our students are encouraged to play an active part within the academy and local community, shaping their experience and forging a path of excellence for all.

If you would like to know more aboutour academy, please visit our website atBruntcliffe Academy.

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email [e-mail] call us on 0113 2523225.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we willnotrequire a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date: 11 June 2025, 9.00am

Interview date:Week commencing 16 June 2025

We arecommitted to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check.We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK– either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply for this position.