Teaching Assistant - Level 1: Support & Inclusion

The GORSE Academies Trust; Leeds; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher pension scheme

Local government pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme £2k

Job summary

The Farnley Academy in Leeds is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support students in accessing learning and thriving in a positive environment. The successful candidate will assist with classroom activities, help promote wellbeing, and model exemplary conduct under supervision.

Key requirements include GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher, experience with children, and a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding to help every student reach their full potential.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students, colleagues and parents.
• Strong literacy, numeracy and ICT skills to support learning across the curriculum.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and ensuring all students reach their potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide classroom support under direction of teaching staff.
• Promote pupils’ learning and development and support wellbeing, safety and inclusion.
• Establish positive relationships with students and act as a role model.
• Contribute to high standards of teaching and learning across the academy.

Skills

GCSE English/Maths

Experience with children

Building positive relationships

Literacy, numeracy, ICT

Teamwork

Inclusion and safeguarding

Education

GCSE 4/C in English & Maths

Tools

ICT

Job description

The Farnley Academy in Leeds is seeking a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to support students in accessing learning and thriving in a positive environment. The successful candidate will assist with classroom activities, help promote wellbeing, and model exemplary conduct under supervision.

Key requirements include GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or higher, experience with children, and a commitment to inclusion and safeguarding to help every student reach their full potential.