Level 1 Teaching Assistant – SEND (Part Time)
Level 1 Teaching Assistant – SEND (Part Time)
Required for September 2026
Maternity cover (fixed term contract)
PART TIME – WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON TO FRIDAY
Hillcrest Academy areseekingto recruit an inspirational colleague to the roleof aSENDLevel1Teaching Assistant. This role is ofgreat importanceto our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for pupilswith SEND andprovidegeneral supportin the management of pupils.
Potential applicants should have:
- Good Numeracy and Literacy skills.
- Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
- Ability to work constructively as part of a team.
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.
- £2k Cycle to work scheme.
About us:
At Hillcrest Academy, we firmly believe that children have one chance, and that we have the opportunity and responsibility to create young people who have all the skills and characteristics needed to go on to greatness. We are proud of our role at the centre of a vibrant, wonderful community, we feel privileged to welcome every child and family into our holistic academy. It is our promise to ensure that children currently living in the Chapeltown, Harehills and surrounding areas of Leeds enjoy access to a truly inspirational primary academy. We continue to show through our work in partnership with other schools and colleagues within The GORSE Academies Trust that no barrier will in any way limit either the quality of a child’s educational experience or the levels of achievement to which our children are able to rise.
If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Hillcrest Academy.
We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and we welcome applications from people with disabilities as definedby the Equality Act. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the application or interview process, please inform us so we can support you appropriately.
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.
Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.
Hours: 16.5 Hours per week, Term Time Only + 1 working week
Interview Date: To be confirmed
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Level 1 Teaching Assistant - SEND (Part Time) in Leeds employer: The Gorse Academies Trust
The Stephen Longfellow Academy is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its staff. With a strong commitment to professional development, employees benefit from ongoing training, a generous benefits package including pension schemes, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Located in the heart of Leeds, this Alternative Provision setting not only prioritises the well-being of its students but also invests in the growth and satisfaction of its team, making it a rewarding place to work.
