Teaching Assistant Level 1

Garforth Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Garforth Academy is looking for a part-time Teaching Assistant Level 1 to support classroom activities and assist teachers starting September 2025. This role involves working closely with pupils to enhance their learning experience in a diverse educational environment, with opportunities for professional development and employee benefits.

Benefits

Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme

24/7 online GP access

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Minimum holiday entitlement of 35 days

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting is preferred.
• Ability to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to access learning under the direction of teaching staff.
• Assist teachers with classroom management.

Skills

Classroom management

Support for pupils

Job description

Garforth Academy is seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our team in September 2025 on a part-time, permanent basis.

About the Role

You will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, primarily in the classroom, supporting pupils to access learning and assisting teachers with classroom management. For detailed responsibilities and essential criteria, please refer to the attached job description on our website.

About Our School

Garforth Academy educates nearly 2000 students aged 11-18 and serves a diverse, urban catchment area including Garforth, Kippax, Aberford, Micklefield, Swillington, and Colton. We pride ourselves on knowing our students well and supporting them to reach their full potential.

Our staff are talented and enthusiastic, committed to delivering innovative learning experiences and supporting students’ academic, social, and personal development. We offer a comprehensive CPD programme, staff rewards, and benefits schemes, fostering a happy, valued, and challenged workforce.

Achievements and Opportunities

In 2020, our academic outcomes exceeded national expectations at both KS4 and KS5. We offer a wide range of extracurricular activities, including clubs, trips, sports, musical events, Duke of Edinburgh weekends, and residential trips abroad. Our academy provides a supportive environment for teachers at all career stages, with excellent career development prospects within our high-performing multi-academy trust.

Why Join Us?

Our trust values talented and enthusiastic staff who contribute to our success. We offer extensive employee benefits focusing on Financial, Physical, and Mental Wellbeing:

• Financial: Membership to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme, technology and vehicle leasing schemes, discounts platform.
• Physical: 24/7 online GP access, gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, free annual flu jab.
• Mental: Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Support Service, trained Mental Health First Aiders.

Additional benefits include a minimum holiday entitlement of 35 days (pro-rata for part-time staff), including bank holidays. Please note, an online search will be conducted on shortlisted candidates in accordance with DfE safeguarding policies.