Teaching Assistant

Leeds West Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds West Academy seeks a Teaching Assistant to support students with learning, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs. The role involves working closely with the Inclusion team to create a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The academy boasts modern facilities and a commitment to professional development, offering an excellent opportunity to contribute to the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with learning and wellbeing needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare.

Responsibilities

• Support students with learning, wellbeing, and safeguarding needs.
• Remove barriers to learning by providing bespoke care and support.

Job description

Post Reference:2643

Academy:Leeds West Academy

Job Title:Teaching Assistant

Grade:B1 (Actual Salary £20,990 to £21,660)

Hours:37 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days. Part time hours considered.

Accountable to:Director of Inclusion

In October 2024 an Ofsted Inspection of Leeds West Academy stated it is a happy and inclusive school where the values of care, commitment and community create an atmosphere of strong relationships in which pupils thrive. This external recognition encompasses what it is like to be at the school and why there is no better timetojoin as a colleague, a leader, or as a student.

Leeds West Academy is a fabulous placetowork where the sense being a caring and supportive community permeates. As part of White Rose Academies Trust we benefit from exceptional professional development opportunities.A broad, varied and highly bespoke package is well-established, focused on the development of all professionals in the organisation at each career stage.Colleagues train with us, they grow with us, and they progress with us.

Our academy predominantly serves the community of Bramley and Rodley in Leeds.We are oversubscribed and popular.More families are choosing Leeds West Academy as first-choice for their children than ever before.Our students are amazing; in lessons, pupils behave well and show respect to their teachers. They are attentive and responsive and collaborate well to support each other’s learning (Ofsted, 2024).

We benefit from world-class facilities accommodated in a £30 million building, which opened in late 2011 with a large expansion in 2023.Staff and students at the academy benefit from a bright, modern, heavily resourced learning environment, which is highly flexibletomeet the needs of the 21stcentury learner.

Role:

To contribute to our mission to deliver excellence in education, transformation in opportunities and build a school to be proud of for all our community. Working under the direction of the Director of Inclusion you will supportstudents with learning, wellbeing and safeguarding needs. The Inclusion team provide a vital role in removing barriers to these needs by providing bespoke care and support to students and families.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicatedtoraising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committedtodelivering an outstanding educationtoevery one of our students.

The trust currently employs over 500 outstanding professionals who are committedtounlocking the potential of the next generation. Our CPD Programme is focused on innovation,leadership development and delivery of excellenceforvulnerable groups. Our Beginner Teacher Programme is amongst the best in the region.

Closing Date: Monday 23rd June 2025, 9am.

Interview Date: Week commencing 23rd June 2025.

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date. Therefore, early applications are highly encouraged.

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White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.