Teaching Assistant

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Open event on Thursday 9 January 2025 from 16:00-18:00.

We’re always on the lookout for potential colleagues that share our dedication, so whether you are interested in any of our current vacancies or might be considering working with us in the future, come along to our open session on Thursday 9 January 2025 at Richmond Hill Academy to find out more about the amazing roles that we have within the academy. Please register your attendance using the link here - Richmond Hill Academy - Recruitment Open Day

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit inspirational colleagues in a number of pivotal roles for the ongoing development of the academy. The roles are of great importance to our work in providing outstanding education for the local community.

We are committed to recruiting people that share our vision and values. We will consider different working arrangements for the right candidates, including all year round/ term-time only contracts and part or full-time working hours.

Teaching Assistant

Level 1: A1-B1 (SCP 1- 6) £23,656- £25,183

Level 2: B3 (SCP 7-11) £25,584 – £27,269

(pro rated depending on contract type)

Our teaching assistants are of great importance to our academy and support teaching colleagues in implementing a curriculum which is tailored to individual needs, enabling our pupils to reach their full potential. As a successful teaching assistant you will be dedicated, passionate and excited about enabling the learning and development of our pupils.  

Our new Teaching Assistants will: 

• Assist the class teacher in delivering lessons and activities, ensuring pupils understanding and engagement. 
• Have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with pupils and staff. 
• A positive, nurturing attitude and a passion for supporting pupil’s learning and development. 
• The ability to work constructively as part of a team. 
• Experience with working with or caring for children of relevant age. 
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.

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.

About our academy:  

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted. We are proud to have a talented and committed staff body and are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is breathtaking.  

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 through our bespoke CPD offer. 
• 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 for our roles:

If you are as excited about these roles 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). You can apply by email to recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk or by telephone on 0113 487 1600.  

Candidates are also encouraged to visit the academy to look around. If you wish to do so, please email recruitment@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk  or telephone 0113 487 1600. 

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

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.