Level 1 Teaching Assistant (Rainbow Base)

Required to start: ASAP

Level 1 Teaching Assistant (Rainbow Base)

A1/B1 (SCP 2-6) £23,656 - £25,183

Actual Salary: £20,346 - £21,659

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

Due to the exciting growth of our specialist provisions within The GORSE Academies Trust, which has seen Rainbow Base expand from 22 to 52 places over the last five years, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional teacher for Rainbow Base, who has an outstanding record of achievement and is committed to the success of this Resource Provision.

We are a provision which currently caters for the needs of 52 pupils with complex communication needs and/or autism. We are passionate about providing the best for our pupils and supporting them to become life-long, enthusiastic learners. We are seeking to appoint an individual who can continue to build on the outstanding practice currently in place for our wonderful children.

“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". 

If you have the skills to work with pupils who have complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!

You will be an outstanding Level 1 TA who:

·      is dedicated to raising standards and is able to demonstrate highly effective teaching skills

·      demonstrates excellent and innovative pedagogical approaches for teaching and learning

·      who recognises parents as vital partners in learning and is committed to building strong relationships.

The successful candidate will also have the following experience and attributes:

·      A proven track record of achieving academic excellence.

·      Evidence of implementing innovative approaches to learning, particularly in regard to children with ASD.

·      Experience of meeting the needs of children and young people who may benefit from specialist provision within a mainstream setting.

·      Resilience, energy and optimism.

Do you want to be part of our team and make a real difference to the lives of children in Leeds? 

If you feel that you have the necessary experience, skills and abilities, we look forward to hearing from you. 

For more information, or to organise a visit to the school, please email Rachael Law, Director of Specialist Provision: rachael.law@tgat.org.uk

An Application Pack (including Job Description and Person Specification) is available to download from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs). All applications should be returned to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk

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

Closing date:                                                 19th August 2024 (noon)

Applications should be returned to:              recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk

Interviews:                                           TBC

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.