Teaching Assistant at Lightcliffe Academy

Lightcliffe Academy; Halifax; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

LGPS pension

Employee assistance programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to work

Gym discounts

Job summary

Lightcliffe Academy in Halifax is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support learning across the school, contributing to a positive, caring environment. You will work as part of a team to support pupils, families and colleagues while upholding the academy's values.

The role is permanent and term-time only, with a focus on safeguarding, inclusion and empowering students to reach their full potential within a supportive Anglican ethos.

Qualifications

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

Skills

Teamwork

Character development

Student motivation

Relationship building

Motivated & hardworking

Ethos alignment

Job description

About this Role

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, £26,403 to £28,142 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£18,413 - £19,626, based on 30 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

30 per week (potentially 32.5)

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 Tuesday 29 September 2026

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.