At a Glance
- Tasks: Support young learners in their educational journey and help them thrive.
- Company: Join a vibrant and friendly school community at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional development, and wellness support.
- Other info: Flexible working patterns and a supportive environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for education and teamwork; experience is a plus.
Location: Ring Road, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4AX
Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only
Contract Term: Full‑Time
Salary: £21,440.00 - £22,124.00 Annually (Actual) B1, SCP 4-6 (£25,185 - £25,989 per annum FTE)
Hours Per Week: 37
Closing Date: 9:00am, Fri 7th Aug, 2026
Start Date: September 2026
Positions Available: 1
About This Role:
Post: Teaching Assistant
Required: September 2026
Pay scale and salary: B1, SCP 4 to 6 (£25,185 - £25,989 FTE) £21,440 - £22,124 per annum actual salary
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 37 hours per week, term time only plus 3 additional training days
Who We Are Looking For:
- A strong, ambitious, and intelligent team player who is passionate about supporting young people to enjoy and succeed through their learning journey.
- An innovative, resilient, creative and motivated professional with an uncompromising belief that all children deserve an outstanding education.
- An organised, reliable colleague who is committed to working with staff and students to help them achieve.
This is an exciting time to join a motivated, friendly and mission aligned growing team in a vibrant and successful school community with many opportunities to develop in the future.
Why Join Us:
- Competitive rates of pay
- A comprehensive induction, appraisal and continued professional development programme
- Auto enrolment to West Yorkshire Pension Scheme/ Teacher's Pension
- Enhanced occupational benefits such as leave of absence, adoption, maternity & paternity pay
- A range of working patterns dependent on role/level
- Access to cover pool/flexible day
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Access to Employee Assistance programme including counselling, CBT, physiotherapy and virtual GP
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders on each Academy site
- Wellbeing and Menopause Policy and Groups
- Free onsite parking
- Access to gym facilities on some sites
- Regular wellbeing and social activities
- Generous & supportive leave of absence policy
- Access to a range of discounts
You must be fully committed to optimising the opportunities that are available to children and young people, secure in the knowledge that you will be joining an ambitious, forward‑thinking Academy Trust that sets the standards for our family of schools and academies.
The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, and applicants will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. This post expects the successful candidate to safeguard the welfare of children and young people and uphold your professional responsibility.
This role is based in the UK. 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, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
Cockburn MAT is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage, or civil partnership.
Teaching Assistant at Cockburn Laurence Calvert Academy in Leeds employer: COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Cockburn Multi-Academy Trust is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering the growth and success of its employees. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive work culture, staff are encouraged to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people in West Yorkshire. The Trust offers competitive salaries and a collaborative environment that values each team member's contributions.
Contact Details:
COCKBURN MULTI ACADEMY TRUST Recruitment Team
