Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Required to start: ASAP

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

A1/B1 (SCP 1-6) £21,029 - £21,968

Actual Salary: £17,109 - £17,873

Contract: 35 Hours Per Week (8:30am – 3:30pm), Term Time Only + 5 Days

Permanent and Fixed term / Temporary Contracts are available 

Ryecroft Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy, the successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. We are looking for colleagues who could work across all primary year groups, with children ranging from ages 3-11 years.

The ideal applicant will:

• Have good numeracy/literacy skills
• The ability to relate well to children and adults
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team
• Experience working with or caring for children of relevant age

What we can offer you:

As a trust, we have a great responsibility to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team - as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership to a government pension scheme.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.
• Specsavers scheme
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

About us:

Ryecroft Academy is a thriving, dynamic and inspiring school where Parents and our wider community can be confident that every one of our children is safe, cherished, encouraged and brilliantly taught.

We strive to ensure that our pupils are confident, self-assured learners who attend well and are proud of their school.

Our culture is one where leaders communicate clearly with purpose and reason. They are approachable, they listen, are empathetic and solution focused. Ryecroft Academy leaders effectively hold their teams to account; intelligently balancing praise, challenge and support to ensure maximum impact. They model excellent practice in all aspects of their work inspiring others to be the best they can be.

If you would like to know more about our Academy, please visit our website at www.ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk.

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email by email to Recruitment@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 733 0129.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CV’s are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:                  Wednesday 18th October 2023 (9.00am)

Applications should be returned to:         Recruitment@ryecroft.leeds.sch.uk

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to interview while this advert remains live, if a successful candidate is found the advert will be withdrawn prior to the above date.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.   

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 for this position.