Level 1 Teaching Assistant

Start date to be agreed with successful candidate

Level 1 Teaching Assistant

A1/B1 (SCP 1-6): £24,483 - £25,989
Actual Salary: £18,496 - £19,634

Contract: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week

Ryecroft Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational Level 1 Teaching Assistant, immediately or from September 2026. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy. The successful candidate will work under the instruction of teaching/senior staff to support access to learning for children and provide general support to the teacher in the management of children and the classroom.

The ideal applicant will:

• Have good numeracy/literacy skills

• The ability to relate well to Nursery and Reception aged children and adults

• The ability to work constructively as part of a team

• Experience working with or caring for children of relevant age

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.

About us:

Ryecroft is a thriving, dynamic and happy school and the staff team are wholeheartedly committed to doing the very best that they can for the children in their care. It is because of the team’s effort expertise and strong moral purpose that families can be confident that children at Ryecroft Academy are safe, cherished, encouraged and brilliantly taught. Working as part of The GORSE Academies Trust, we will ensure that our children receive an outstanding education that focuses on aspiration, high expectations and personalisation. As GORSE and Ryecroft Academy professionals, the values of Diligence, Integrity, Rectitude and Kindness underpin all that we do.

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

Closing date for applications: 15 May 2026 (9am)

Applications should be returned to: [email protected]

Interview date: TBC but likely w/b 18 May 2026

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.

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.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.