Teaching Assistant (General)

Allerton Grange School; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension

Flexible working

Onsite parking

Professional development

Job summary

Allerton Grange School in Leeds is seeking a dedicated teaching assistant to support SEND students. The role is term-time, part-time, with a 31.25-hour week, aligned with school hours (08:30–15:15) and includes breaks.

The position offers opportunities to grow within a supportive school community and to contribute to high-quality teaching. We value integrity, compassion and collaboration, and provide a strong professional development ethos along with a generous benefits package and flexible

Qualifications

• Experience supporting SEND students.
• Ability to work with children with diverse learning needs.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

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 challenging situations.
• Support small group and class activities under teaching staff.
• Be flexible and responsive to students' needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to support a positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom support

Student engagement

Communication skills

ICT basics

Tools

MS Word

Job description

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 people The 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.

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

A talented, supportive staff team and a culture rooted in professional growth.

Benefits

• 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.