Level 1 Teaching Assistant - SEND (Part Time)

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 12,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher/local government pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Hillcrest Academy, part of The GORSE Academies Trust, is seeking an enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant for SEND on a fixed-term maternity cover basis. The role is 16.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Wednesday afternoon to Friday, during term time.

The successful candidate will support learning for pupils with SEND under the guidance of teaching staff and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support access to learning for pupils with SEND.
• Provide general support in the management of pupils.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy

Experience with children

Teamwork

Job description

Level 1 Teaching Assistant – SEND (Part Time)

Level 1 Teaching Assistant – SEND (Part Time)

Required for September 2026

Maternity cover (fixed term contract)

PART TIME – WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY

Hillcrest Academy areseekingto recruit an inspirational colleague to the roleof aSENDLevel1Teaching Assistant. This role is ofgreat importanceto our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupilswith SEND andprovidegeneral supportin the management of pupils.

Potential applicants should have:

• Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Ability to work constructively as part of a team.

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:

At Hillcrest Academy, we firmly believe that children have one chance, and that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create young people who have all the skills and characteristics needed to go on to greatness. We are proud of our role at the centre of a vibrant, wonderful community, we feel privileged to welcome every child and family into our holistic academy. It is our promise to ensure that children currently living in the Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas of Leeds enjoy access to a truly inspirational primary academy. We continue to show through our work in partnership with other schools and colleagues within The GORSE Academies Trust that no barrier will in any way limit either the quality of a child’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which our children are able to rise.

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

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as definedby 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: 16.5 Hours per week, Term Time Only + 1 working week

Interview Date: To be confirmed