Individual needs teaching assistant. Job in Leeds Education & Training Jobs

Contract: Maternity cover starting 29 August 2025 until 31 August only plus 10 days.

Hours: Fulltime or parttime hours available. Please state in your application the hours that you would consider.

Salary: GSAL points full-time equivalent. Actual salary payable dependent on hours worked. Exemplar salary based on GSAL point 17, 30 hours per week, term-time only plus 10 days, £17,301.51 per annum.

Are you passionate about making a difference in students\’ lives? Do you have a strength for supporting individual needs and fostering an inclusive learning environment? Join our dedicated team at The Grammar School at Leeds as an Individual Needs Teaching Assistant.

As an Individual Needs Teaching Assistant, you will support students with individual needs and disabilities through personalized and group instruction using effective strategies and assistive technology to enhance learning. You will develop and deliver tailored interventions, record progress, and provide valuable feedback to teaching colleagues.

Your role includes analyzing data to identify students needing support, assisting with assessments and exam arrangements, and facilitating smooth transitions within the school. Building strong relationships with students, parents, colleagues, and external agencies is key, along with maintaining high expectations for student progress and behavior. You will also participate in departmental administration, professional development, and school activities, contributing to the overall success of the school.

You will have GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths, or equivalent, and at least NVQ Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification or equivalent, or a willingness to work towards. Experience working with children is essential, along with knowledge of the needs of students with IN and disabilities and the challenges they face. Experience working with primary school-aged children, especially those with speech and language difficulties, would be advantageous.

Why GSAL

The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL) is one of the leading schools in the north, tracing its history back to 1552. In the last five years, GSAL Senior School has twice been named North Independent School of the Year and North Independent School of the Decade in the Sunday Times Parent Power League Table. The school aims to inspire all members of our community and to instill values of responsibility, respect, and resilience in all pupils.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a wide range of benefits including:

• Enhanced school holidays (approximately 16 weeks)
• Significant discount on school fees (eligibility criteria apply)
• Childcare provided for colleagues\’ children during school INSET days (from age 3 up to 11)
• Defined contribution pension scheme through Aviva starting from 3% employee contribution and 6% employer contribution
• Training and CPD including five inset days per academic year
• Colleague lunches: three courses for £2.40 during school lunchtimes, plus free tea, coffee, and hot chocolate
• Access to 24/7 online GP appointments through our provider Health Hero
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Vivup) offering telephone counselling, financial and legal advice, plus 6 face-to-face counselling sessions
• Discounts through multiple providers including Vivup discounts for teachers and extras
• Beautiful lunchtime walking routes around our 140-acre site
• Onsite gym and swimming pool available for colleagues within set times, plus classes such as Pilates, meditation, kettlebells, spinning, and bootcamps
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycle to work
• Free on-site car parking
• Use of the school\’s extensive library facility
• Generous leave of absence scheme to support employees when needed
• Opportunity to participate in extracurricular activities such as the staff pantomime, wellbeing committee, or volunteering for community events

How to apply

Please complete the online GSAL application form found on our website. Be prepared to provide copies of any qualifications mentioned. For inquiries about the vacancy, feel free to contact us.

More information about the role and responsibilities is available in the candidate pack attached to the documents section on our website advert. Please note we cannot offer tours or visits due to high interest.

The closing date for applications is: 08:00 Monday, 19 May 2025

Interview date: Friday, 23 May 2025