Teaching Assistant

Lightcliffe Academy; Halifax; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Gym membership discount

Free onsite parking

Pension scheme

Job summary

Lightcliffe Academy is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support learning and student development. The role is part-time, with 32.5 hours per week during 39 weeks per year, offering pro rata pay based on the full-time salary bands.

You will work within a supportive team and help students reach their full potential while upholding the school’s ethos. The role emphasizes collaboration with colleagues, families, and the wider academy community.

Qualifications

• The ability to develop and work in a strong, effective team.
• Commitment to developing the character of all our young people.
• The ability to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and work in a strong, effective team.
• Encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential.
• Support the Trust's Christian ethos and our mission and values.

Skills

Teamwork

Excellent communication

Student development

Relations with families

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Lightcliffe Academy

Nature of Contract

Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary

GRADE B3, scp 7 - 11, £27,274 to £29,071 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£20,606 - £21,963 based on 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

32.5 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who has:

• The ability to develop and work in a strong, effective team
• Commitment to developing the character of all our young people.
• The ability to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard working person
• A team player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at hight street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Friday 27 November with interviews to be held soon after.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.