Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

A1/B1 £23,656 - £25,183

Actual Salary: £20,346 - £21,659

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

Richmond Hill Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy.

The ideal applicant will have:

·      GCSE grade C/4 and above in English & Maths

• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• A strong desire to enable students to achieve their best outcomes.

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 to a local government pension scheme.

·      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.

·      Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.

·      £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 the following benefits:

·      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.

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

How to Apply:

If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 4871600.

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

Closing date for applications: 18 November 2024 (9am)        

Interviews will take place: TBC

We will consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

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.