Teaching Assistant

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 our 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 and enthusiastic individual who has:

• The ability to develop and work in a strong, effective team,
• Commitment to developing the character of all our young people,
• The ability to encourage and enthuse students to achieve their full potential

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

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

Abbey Multi Academy Trust is a Trust consisting of eight academies (three secondary, five primary) in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale.

All our academies share in the Trust’s mission to work

In Partnership to 'Educate, Nurture and Empower'.

For more information about us or our academies visit www.abbeymat.co.uk.

Find out about more about Bishop Young Academy by visiting www.bishopyoungacademy.co.uk

Visits to our school to meet the team and experience our wonderful atmosphere, are warmly welcomed, and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Olga Bracewell via email at obracewell@bishopyoungacademy.co.uk.  If you have questions about the recruitment process, please email HR@abbeytrust.org

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.