Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Level 2 Teaching Assistant 

B3 (SCP 7-11) £26,403 - £28,142

Actual Salary: £22,709 - £24,204

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 5 Days

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and skilled Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our hardworking team. This role is essential in supporting high‑quality learning and helping to create a purposeful, inclusive and well‑organised learning environment for all pupils.

Working under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, the successful candidate will support pupils’ learning, wellbeing and behaviour, both within the classroom and in wider school settings

The ideal applicant will have:

·       Completed the DfES Teaching Assistant Induction Programme or equivalent qualifications/experience.

·       NVQ Level 3 for Teaching Assistants or suitable classroom-based experience.

·       An understanding of child development and learning.

What we offer you: 

As a trust, we want 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 of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.

·       A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

·       Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

·       £2k Cycle to work scheme.

About us:

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.” Ofsted, March 2022      

Richmond Hill Academy is now a ‘good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.  The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day.’”

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”.

As a school, we can offer you:

·       Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.

·       Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured.

·       Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.

·       Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

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

Closing date for applications: Apply Now

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. We therefore strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible so you do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

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.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.