Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant

Abbey Grange CofE Academy

Nature of Contract	Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year
FTE Salary	B3, SCP 7 - 11, £26,403 to £28,142 per annum, pro rata
Actual Salary	£19,458- £20,740, based on 32.5 hours per week, 38 weeks per year
Working Hours	Part time, 32.5 hours per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• • Work under the instructions and guidance of teaching and senior staff to carry out learning, care and support programmes to enable access to learning for students
  • Undertake work in the classroom or outside the main teaching are on a 1-1 or small group basis
  • Assist with the development and implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans, Individual Behaviour Plans and Pupil Passports

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Advisory Service
• Retail discounts/offers at high street and online retailers and discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

How to apply:

Applications are submitted via electronic application form on MyNewTerm - click APPLY NOW. You are advised to read the job and people profile and our recruitment guidance which outlines our safer recruitment requirements and responsibilities, including pre-employment checks, and provides information about eligibility to apply.

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Abbey Grange Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Hirst at nhirst@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00 am on Monday 22 June 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.