Higher Level Teaching Assistant (with specific focus on SEMH)

Nature of Contract

Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary

SO1, scp 23-25, £32,076 - £33,945 per annum

Actual Salary

£24,202 - £25,612, based on 32 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

32.5 per week

Bishop Young CofE Academy is a vibrant academy in the heart of Seacroft, Leeds.  We have recently been judged as Good in all areas by Ofsted – a milestone moment for us, making now a great time to join the Academy. Bishop Young is a safe and welcoming family, where all God's children are valued, and all are enabled to flourish. It is our fundamental belief that all children have an entitlement to high-quality education, and we are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning, pastoral care and additional opportunities for our students to enable them to thrive academically, socially, spiritually and emotionally in a supportive and caring environment.

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

·        Use their experience and skills to provide higher level assistance in the support and inclusion of students within the Dovecote Resource Provision

·        Teach individuals, groups and classes alongside teaching staff within the provision and provide cover as the need arises in mainstream school

·        Communicate confidently and work calmly under pressure

You will be:

·        A highly motivated and hard-working individual

·        A team-player who can develop positive working relationships with children, families and colleagues

·        Someone who will support the Trust’s Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

·        Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues

·        A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme

·        Retail discounts/ offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, dental care

·        Free secure onsite parking

·        Membership of an excellent pension scheme

How to apply:

The role profile and application form are available on our website. You are advised to read our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply. 

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Bishop Young Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact obracewell@bishopyoungacademy.co.uk.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Tuesday 21 May 2024 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.