LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT (RAINBOW BASE)
The GORSE Academies Trust
Date: 2 days ago
City: Richmond Hill, Ontario
Contract type: Full time

Start date to be agreed with the successful candidate.
Due to the exciting growth of our specialist provisions within The GORSE Academies Trust, which has seen Rainbow Base expand from 22 to 52 places over the last five years, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional colleague for Rainbow Base, who has an outstanding record of achievement and is committed to the success of this Resource Provision.
We are a provision which currently caters for the needs of 52 pupils with complex communication needs and/or autism. We are passionate about providing the best for our pupils and their families. We are seeking to appoint an individual who can continue to build on the outstanding practice currently in place for our wonderful children.
If you have the skills to teach pupils with complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!
The Ideal Applicant Will Have
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:
“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 now 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
How To Apply
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description and Person Specification and application form is available to download from this page, by email to [email protected] 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.
Due to the exciting growth of our specialist provisions within The GORSE Academies Trust, which has seen Rainbow Base expand from 22 to 52 places over the last five years, we are seeking to appoint an exceptional colleague for Rainbow Base, who has an outstanding record of achievement and is committed to the success of this Resource Provision.
We are a provision which currently caters for the needs of 52 pupils with complex communication needs and/or autism. We are passionate about providing the best for our pupils and their families. We are seeking to appoint an individual who can continue to build on the outstanding practice currently in place for our wonderful children.
If you have the skills to teach pupils with complex needs to the highest quality and to embed a learning culture that enables children to become enthusiastic and independent learners, then this is the role for you!
The Ideal Applicant Will Have
- GCSE Grade A*-C in English and Mathematics.
- Completion of DfE Teacher Assistant Induction Programme or equivalent qualifications or experience.
- Work constructively as part of a team.
- Experience of working with children/young people, including those with Autism and/or Complex Communication Needs.
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.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
- Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers.
- £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 now 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.
How To Apply
If you’re as excited about this role as we are, an If you’re as excited about this opportunity as we are, a Job Description and Person Specification and application form is available to download from this page, by email to [email protected] 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.
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