Teaching Assistants for Onsite Alternative Provision - Lawnswood School

Leeds City Council; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Teaching Assistants for their onsite alternative provision. This role involves supporting secondary-aged pupils, helping them to overcome learning barriers and ensuring their overall well-being. The school values enthusiasm and a proactive approach, making it an exciting opportunity for both experienced professionals and those new to the field. Joining this supportive team means contributing to a thriving educational environment that prioritizes student success and safety. If you are passionate about making a difference in students' lives, this position could be the perfect fit for you!

Qualifications

• Looking for enthusiastic candidates with a can-do attitude.
• Experience in supporting secondary aged pupils is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students across key stages in an alternative provision setting.
• Help students overcome barriers to learning and ensure their success.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Can-do mentality

Ability to work with secondary aged pupils

Education

Experience as a Teaching Assistant

Relevant training

Job description

Teaching Assistants for Onsite Alternative Provision - Lawnswood School

Lawnswood School - Schools

Teaching Assistants for Onsite Alternative Provision

Full time, 37 hrs (Term Time Only + 5 days)
Permanent
Salary: B1 SCP4-6 £21,189-£21,968. Actual salary (pro rata) £18,184-£18,852 per annum.

Required from September.

Lawnswood School is a thriving school with strong leadership and a dedicated and supportive team of staff. We are looking for someone with enthusiasm, a ‘can do’ mentality, and the drive and determination to ensure that the students with whom you work can overcome barriers to learning and progress; helping to keep them safe, happy and successful throughout their time with us.

We are excited to be looking for two Teaching Assistants to join our onsite alternative provision. You will be supporting students across the key stages and must be confident in your ability to work with secondary aged pupils. Ideally, this post would suit an experienced Teaching Assistant, either secondary or from alternative provision, however, we would consider candidates new to the role and provide the relevant training.

Closing date: Friday 7 July at 9.00am.

Application Process:
Please send your completed application form (Support Staff version) with a covering letter (of no more than 2 sides A4), addressed to Mrs. J. Bell, preferably by email to: [e-mail] or by post to Mrs J Bell, Lawnswood School, Ring Road, West Park, Leeds LS16 5AG.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available on-line.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK - either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK and the role does not meet eligibility for sponsorship, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

About the company

Leeds City Council is the local authority of the City of Leeds in West Yorkshire, England.