Teaching Assistant (General)

eTeach UK Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 16,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

EV charging points

Staff wellbeing

Job summary

Allerton Grange School in Leeds is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support SEND students during term time plus 5 days, 31 hours 15 minutes per week. Role runs 08:30 to 15:15 with breaks; part-time is negotiable.

Join a team committed to high-quality education and student well-being, with opportunities for professional growth. The successful candidate will motivate students, assist in resources preparation, and work collaboratively to create a positive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND students is beneficial.
• Ability to engage and motivate students in a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom, including preparing and organising resources.
• Motivate and engage students, acting as a positive role model.
• Communicate effectively, with good organisational and basic ICT skills.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when supporting learning.
• Remain calm, positive and resilient, including in more challenging situations.
• Support small group and class activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Be flexible and responsive to students’ needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom support

Motivation

Organisation

ICT basics

Job description

ASPIRE, GROW, SUCCEEDAre you passionate about working with young people? Would you like to move your career to the next level and join a team who are enthusiastic, committed and talented?If so…we want to hear from you!We are looking for a talented individual to join our teaching assistant team to support our SEND students. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is skilled in this area and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young peopleThe role will be term time, plus 5 days, 31 hours and 15 minutes per week. 08.30 am to 3.15 pm daily incorporating breaks. Part time is negotiable.

Our Culture

We are proud to be building a school delivering an exceptional quality of education. We are true to our core values and enable our employees to engage in challenging and rewarding work, whilst at the same time supporting them to aspire, grow and succeed. We believe that engaged, motivated and happy staff are the foundation of a successful school community.

Our Values

• Integrity
• Compassion
• Community
• Humility
• Emotional Intelligence
• Courage
• Critical Thinker
• Collaborative
• Diligent
• A role model

The challenge for us all at Allerton Grange School is to continue to improve and grow as a community. We want to ensure that our staff feel able to take the next steps in their career, but we also wish to create a culture that encourages them to stay and grow with us.

Responsibilities

• Support learning in the classroom, including preparing and organising resources.
• Motivate and engage students, acting as a positive role model.
• Communicate effectively, with good organisational and basic ICT skills.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail when supporting learning.
• Remain calm, positive and resilient, including in more challenging situations.
• Support small group and class activities under the direction of teaching staff.
• Be flexible and responsive to students’ needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a positive learning environment.

Benefits

• A talented, supportive staff team and a culture rooted in professional growth.
• Excellent benefits including a generous pension, enhanced leave, supportive school environment where staff wellbeing is prioritised, access to a wide range of discounts and initiatives, and a clear commitment to flexible working, with requests for varied working arrangements welcomed as part of our approach to staff wellbeing.
• Outstanding facilities, including free onsite parking with EV charging points, gym access, and a modern, well resourced building.
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work–life balance, underpinned by a fair workload charter and staff voice framework.
• A Headteacher, Leadership Team and Governing Body dedicated to creating a school of outstanding practice.
• Excellent professional development opportunities, including a subject specific CPD model aimed at deepening subject knowledge.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people within a diverse, inclusive, truly comprehensive community.

If you share our values, ambition, have a proven track record, and relish a new challenge, we look forward to receiving your application.