At a Glance
- Tasks: Support teachers and help students thrive in a caring environment.
- Company: Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy, a supportive and community-focused school.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, employee discounts, pension contributions, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a friendly team dedicated to high standards and student wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: Strong English and maths skills; empathy and teamwork are key.
The predicted salary is between 25614 - 26846 £ per year.
30 hours per week, term time only plus 1 additional day, Monday to Friday
Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3-6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum
Actual Salary: £17,505 - £18,347 per annum
Start date: ASAP
We are looking for someone who:
- Is warm, friendly, and empathetic
- Has excellent English, maths and communication skills
- Understands how individual children learn to ensure rapid progress
- Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
- Works effectively as part of a skilled team including outside agencies
- May want to develop skills necessary to enter into initial teacher training
- Is a practicing Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
What we can offer you:
- A professional team of hardworking and supportive staff and senior leadership team
- Well behaved, caring children
- Strong and effective links with parents/carers, and the local community
- Excellent links with Cookridge Children Services
- Support via the BWCAT learning mentor group
- A well set up bank of resources to support workload
- Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK's favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
- Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing
Closing Date: Monday 14th September 12 noon
Interview Date: Expected to be shortly after closing date
The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS enhanced disclosure certificate.
In line with KCSiE 2025 we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.
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.
We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Teaching Assistant at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy in Leeds employer: Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff within a supportive and nurturing environment. Located in Leeds, the school offers a collaborative work culture where employees are encouraged to engage with students meaningfully, ensuring both personal fulfilment and professional advancement. With a commitment to educational excellence and a focus on individual learning needs, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children while enjoying the benefits of term-time working hours.
Contact Details:
Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy Recruitment Team
