Teaching Assistant

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.

Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and inspirational colleague to the role of Level 1 Teaching Assistant, supporting pupils with special educational needs within our Specialist Resource Provision, Rainbow Base. This is a highly rewarding role, working with children with complex communication needs, where you will play a key part in supporting access to a personalised curriculum and helping pupils to develop independence and reach their full potential.

Working under the direction of teaching and senior staff, you will support learning within the classroom, contribute to pupils’ social and emotional development, and help create a safe, inclusive and engaging learning environment. You will build positive relationships with pupils, encourage interaction and independence, and support the delivery of tailored programmes, including speech and language interventions

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has good numeracy and literacy skills, with GCSE Grade A*–C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics
• Has experience of working with, or caring for, young people
• Can build positive relationships and support pupils with a range of additional needs
• Works effectively as part of a team and shows a proactive, flexible approach
• Has a genuine passion for supporting inclusive education and pupil wellbeing

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.

“Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school .” Ofsted, March 2022

Richmond Hill Academy is a ‘good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted. The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day.’”

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”.

As a School, We Can Offer You

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured.
• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children.
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Richmond Hill Academy.

How To Apply

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at ***email_hidden*** or by telephone on 0113 487 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.