Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Bardsey Primary Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary academy in Leeds is seeking an inspirational Level 1 Teaching Assistant dedicated to supporting pupils' learning and assisting teachers. The ideal candidate must possess good numeracy and literacy skills, work well in a team, and have experience caring for children. The role offers competitive pay and perks including a pension scheme and discounts with retailers. Interested candidates should apply by the closing date and be prepared for safeguarding checks.

Benefits

Membership of pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to support learning and management of pupils under instruction.
• Experience with or caring for children of relevant age.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom to support access to learning for pupils.
• Provide general support to the teacher in managing pupils.

Skills

Good numeracy / literacy skills

Teamwork

Experience with children

Job description

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Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Salary A1-B1 (SCP 2-6) £24,483 - £25,989

Actual Salary : £18,496 - £19,634

Hours : 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week

Bardsey Primary Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our academy. The successful candidate will be responsible to work under the direct instruction of teaching / senior staff, usually in the classroom with the teacher, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and in the classroom.

Potential applicants should have

• Good numeracy / literacy skills.
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team.
• Experience with working with or caring for children of relevant age.

What we offer you

• 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

This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at Bardsey Primary Academy, an establishment which is currently benefiting from significant investment to develop the facilities and experiences on offer to its pupils and local community. We are seeking an enthusiastic individual who is committed to improving the lives and outcomes of children by working as part of a team and embodying our values of ambition, creativity, curiosity and unity.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website.

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

Closing date for applications : Apply Now

Interviews will take place : TBC

We are committed 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.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.

Safeguarding Statement

Bardsey Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.