Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Level 1 Teaching Assistant (Little London Bridge)

A1-B1 (SCP 2- 6) £23,656- £25,183

Actual Salary: £20,346 - £21,659

Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 week

Join Our Growing Team at Little London Academy.

As part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we are passionate about ensuring that all children excel – regardless of background or additional needs. Reflecting our ongoing commitment to inclusive education, we are proud to introduce Little London Bridge, a specialist Resource Provision for children with Autism and/or Complex Communication Needs, which opened in January 2025.

Little London Bridge joins our two established provisions – Rainbow Base and Horizons – which together support over 70 primary and secondary pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). This new provision is already benefitting from the trust-wide expertise across GORSE, while developing its own strong identity within the vibrant Little London community.

We are now looking to recruit a Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join the team at Little London Bridge. This is a vital and rewarding role, supporting the learning and development of pupils with additional needs, and contributing to an inclusive, nurturing learning environment.

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 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. We are really proud of our Academy and the community we serve. Ours is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, perseverance and challenge.

We want our parents, carers and employees to trust us as we work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential – because every child matters. We value the religions, traditions and backgrounds of all our pupils and are proud to have over 70 languages spoken in our school.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Little London Academy.

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

Closing date for applications: 5 June 2025 (9am)

Interviews will take place: W/C 9 June 2025

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.