Teaching and Learning Assistant

Laisterdyke Leadership Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Laisterdyke Leadership Academy as a support staff member, making a positive difference in the lives of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds. This role requires dedication, excellent organisational skills, and a commitment to supporting learning, particularly for those with special educational needs. As part of Star Academies, you will contribute to educational excellence while enjoying professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Pension schemes

Generous holiday entitlements

Healthcare cash plans

Qualifications

• Must have experience working with children in a secondary school.
• Experience supporting children with special educational needs (SEN) required.

Responsibilities

• Provide tailored support to pupils to enhance their learning experience.
• Help develop an outstanding learning environment.

Skills

Organisational skills

Technical skills

Relationship building

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or A Level or equivalent

Job description

Do you have the drive, passion and commitment to deliver outstanding support to help young people in a disadvantaged community? If so, joining the Star support team might just be the best career move you ever make. This is your opportunity to join a dedicated team of support staff who are committed to providing the best possible education for our pupils.

About Laisterdyke Leadership Academy

Laisterdyke Leadership Academyis a secondary school for 11 to 18 year olds in Bradford. We joined Star Academies in 2016 and, like all Star schools, we have a leadership specialism.

The school was rated ‘good’ in all four areas of the inspection framework during its inspection in January 2023.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for all of our pupils. We provide a knowledge-based academic curriculum alongside a rich and diverse leadership programme that grows character and inspires charitable and social action. Our pursuit of educational excellence is based upon our fundamental belief that every pupil has the capacity to become a successful and inspirational leader.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for a dedicated individual to provide tailored support to our pupils. You will be committed to making a positive difference to young people’s lives and in supporting and developing their learning. Your intervention will help enable an outstanding learning environment for our young people, providing the support they need to succeed.

The successful candidate will be a committed team player with excellent organisational and technical skills. You will have the ability to effectively support learning and teaching, and to develop relationships across our school and the Star community.

You will have:

• NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant or A Level or equivalent.
• Experience of working with children in a secondary school or other setting.
• Experience of supporting children with special educational needs (SEN).
• The ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents and staff.
• The ability to work effectively within a team.

About Star Academies

Star Academiesis a high-performing multi-academy trust that runs more than 30 primary and secondary schools. We are a values-based organisation that works to improve the life chances of young people in areas of social and economic deprivation to help them succeed at the highest levels of education, employment and the professions. Every single day you’ll be rewarded with the opportunity to shape a young person’s future - ourSTAR valuesembody what we believe is needed to succeed.

Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we continually invest in our employees through our professional development hub,Star Talent Academy. With a wealth of training, mentoring and progression opportunities across a large, growing group of academies, joining our team of leading education experts could propel your career to the next level.

We can also offer you a range ofrewards and benefits, including competitive salaries and pension schemes, generous holiday entitlements and healthcare cash plans.

Find out more

Please download the job description and person specification below for further information about the role.For an informal and confidential discussion about the role please call us on01274 454 400.

Key Dates

Closing Date:Sunday, 22nd June 2025 at midnight

Interview Date:Week commencing 23 June 2025.

Proposed Start Date:Monday, 1 September 2025.

Application Process

To apply for this vacancy please use the 'Apply for job' link below. You should ensure your application form and supporting statement address all elements of the person specification. We will only consider candidates who meet the vast majority of the essential criteria outlined in the person specification. Previous applicants need not apply.

Our Commitment

Star Academies is committed to safeguarding, safer recruitment and promoting the welfare of pupils. Our comprehensive recruitment and selection processes aim to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.