Required to start: September 2025
Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
A1/B1 (SCP 2-6) £24,483 - £25,989
Actual Salary: £17,785 - £18,879
Contract: 31.25 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week
Little London Academy is seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.
Potential applicants should have:
·Good numeracy/literacy skills.
·The ability to relate well to children and adults.
·Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age.
What we can 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.
·Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
·£2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
Little London Academy formally joined The Gorse Academies Trust in February 2024.
GORSE have established a long-standing culture of excellence where ‘high challenge, high support’ is commonplace. Our trust will be made up of 15 establishments by September 2025.In addition to this, we also operate GORSE SCITT and Leeds Teaching School Hub, important establishments in their own right. Ensuring that each element of the trust, including the central team, performs at its best to make certain that all children, especially those whose who are disadvantaged, have the opportunity to secure the Gift of Choice, is the central mission of GORSE.
If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at www.littelondonprimary.co.uk.
How to Apply:
If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from The GORSE Academies Trust website (www.tgat.org.uk/jobs), request them by email at lisa.parchment@littlelondon.leeds.sch.uk or call us on 0113 2442457.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications:27 June 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place: W/C 30 June 2025
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 prior to the above date.
We arecommitted 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.
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