Teaching Assistant

 Post Reference: 2786

Job Title: Teaching Assistant

Academy Name: Alder Tree Primary Academy

Grade: B3 (Actual Salary £20,561 to £21,915)

Hours: 33.5 hours per week, term time only plus 5 days

Accountable to: Phase Leader

Here at Alder Tree, we are embarking on a journey, not only to transform children’s lives, but to work with all our stakeholders including parents, carers and the local community to ensure we are providing a world class education and giving each child the best possible start to their education ensuring that they continue their journey to become the very best that they can be.

We strongly believe that our vision, values and culture drive us to not only transform the lives of our young people but transform the local communities which we so passionately serve. Alder Tree Primary is a unique and very special place to work. 

Alder Tree Primary Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

Role: 

In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting our teachers and wider professional team to ensure every student can access learning—both in and beyond the classroom. You will deliver tailored work, care, and support programmes that enable students of all abilities to thrive and fully engage with their education.

Working closely with the class teacher, senior staff, and the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), you will contribute to a broad range of teaching and learning activities that inspire, challenge, and meet the diverse needs of our learners. You will help shape a creative, inclusive, and ambitious curriculum that complies with statutory requirements and reflects our commitment to high‑quality education for all.

Through regular, targeted support, you will accelerate students’ progress and remove barriers to learning, ensuring they can fully access the curriculum and achieve their potential.

The trust currently employs over 500 members of staff and is responsible for educating and developing almost 4,000 students between the ages of 3 to 16. The Trust consists of three secondary schools - Leeds City Academy, Leeds East Academy and Leeds West Academy, and our primary school.  

We believe the trust is a highly desirable place of work for an ambitious professional, who will be joining one of the most supportive and talented teams in the country.

Closing Date:                               Monday 20th April 2026, 9am

Interview Date:                     Friday 24th April 2026

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White Rose Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all staff and volunteers to share the commitment. Appointments will be subject to Safer Recruitment Procedures and an enhanced DBS check.

Please note this role will involve contact with children and you will be engaging in regulated activity. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Please note, all shortlisted applicants will be required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.  Applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.