Level 1 Teaching Assistant in EYFS

Company: The Gorse Academies Trust
Apply for the Level 1 Teaching Assistant in EYFS
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Richmond Hill Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Level 1 Teaching Assistant with SEN support role, working in our Early Years Foundation Stage. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy in providing high quality teaching support. The ideal applicant will have:

  • GCSE Grade A*-C in English and Mathematics.
  • The ability to work alone and as part of a team.
  • Experience of working with young people.

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 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.

About us: “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.

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

Posted: April 19th, 2025