What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a committed, flexible, reflective Teaching Assistant at Greenhill. You will be supporting a child 1:1 in class, under the direction of the class teacher.
We know that one size does not fit all; we know that children come to school from a whole range of environments; we know that adults (parents, carers, staff) come to school with different experiences; we know that there isn’t one way to be, one way to learn, one way to teach; and we know that working at our school can be rewarding, tough, fun and challenging.
We value relationships, support and have high expectations for our pupils and staff, so that we develop and fulfil our potential together.
Please state on your application form which phase you would have a preference for, KS1 or KS2.
Usual working hours are 8.30am – 3.30pm term time only.
This post is temporary until August 2025.
Closing date: Friday 6 December 2024 @ 10.00am
Interviews: Friday 13 December 2024
If you decide to apply, please complete the application form in full –we are not allowed to accept CVs. You must ensure there are no unexplained gaps in your employment history.
References – please note we will take up your references if you are shortlisted. Please make sure one referee is the head teacher from your current school or most recent school, and the second referee is not based in the same school.
Thank you – we look forward to meeting you soon.
Safeguarding Statement
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Disbarring Service (DBS) disclosure and Health Declaration. If shortlisted you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an online search will be conducted. This includes only information publicly available online.
We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects the population of Leeds.
What the school offers its staff
We value relationships, support and have high expectations for our pupils and staff, so that we develop and fulfil our potential together.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.