Level 1 Teaching Assistant (Part Time)

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Richmond Hill Academy in Leeds is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our EYFS team. The successful candidate will provide one‑to‑one pupil support and help create a safe, engaging and well‑managed classroom environment.

The role involves working under teaching and senior staff to support learning, contribute to daily life in the classroom, and foster an inclusive atmosphere for all pupils. Hours are 20 per week, term time only plus one extra week.

Qualifications

• Commitment to supporting learning in EYFS.
• Experience with one-to-one pupil support is implied by the role.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils’ learning and contribute to a positive classroom environment.
• Assist in maintaining a safe, engaging and well‑managed classroom.
• Work under the direction of teaching and senior staff in daily activities.

Job description

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and inspirational colleague to the role Level 1 Teaching Assistant, to join our dedicated team within EYFS. This is a highly rewarding role, with a large proportion of your role supporting a pupil in EYFS who requires one to one support.

You will play a vital part in supporting high‑quality learning and ensuring that all pupils have access to a safe, engaging and well‑managed classroom environment.

Working under the direction of teaching and senior staff, the successful candidates will contribute to the daily life of the classroom, support pupils’ learning, and help to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all.

What we 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.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school. Ofsted, March 2022

Richmond Hill Academy is a 'good' school with many areas of our work graded 'outstanding' by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where 'staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained'. As one teacher said, 'I walk out of school happy every day.'.

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is 'breath-taking'.

As a school, we can offer you:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured.
• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

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

If you are shortlisted for interview, the interview will take place in person at Richmond Hill Academy, Clark Lane, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS9 8PN. If you are unable to attend an in‑person interview, please consider whether you are able to make suitable arrangements to attend, as remote interviews are not routinely offered.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as defined by the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.

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.

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

Hours: 20 Hours per week, Term Time Only + 1 working week