Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Required ASAPLittle London Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy as the successful will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in the classroom, to support access to learning for pupils and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom.The ideal applicant will have: Good numeracy/literacy skills. The ability to relate well to children and adults. Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age. What we can 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 to a local government pension scheme. 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 www.littlelondonprimary.co.uk .How to Apply:If you're as excited about this role as we are, a Job Description/Person Specification and application form are available to download from this page, by email to (email protected) or by telephone on 0113 244 2457.Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.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.Policy Statement On The Recruitment Of Ex-Offenders 2022The GORSE Academies Trust use 'OnlineSCR' for the processing of safeguarding checks - their privacy notice can be seen at: https://onlinescr.co.uk/policies/privacy-policy/ .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.