The GORSE Academies Trust
LEVEL 1 TEACHING ASSISTANT
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Fixed term contract until 31 December 2026
About the Role
Little London Academy is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Level 1 Teaching Assistant to join our committed and supportive team. This is a rewarding role that plays a vital part in ensuring all pupils are supported to access learning, achieve their potential and thrive within a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching staff to provide classroom support, promote pupil engagement and independence, and contribute to the overall wellbeing and development of our pupils. The role will also involve supporting the preparation of learning environments, assisting with pupil welfare and behaviour management, and helping to create positive learning experiences for all children.
Potential Applicants Should Have
- Good numeracy/literacy skills.
- The ability to build positive relationships with children and adults.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Basic ICT skills and confidence using everyday technology.
- Experience of working with, or caring for, children of a relevant age.
- A commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and supporting pupils’ individual needs.
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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
Little London Academy formally joined The GORSE Academies Trust in February 2024. We are really proud of our Academy and the community we serve. Ours is a happy school in which our pupils are encouraged to become considerate and responsible members of society. Above all, we want our pupils to enjoy their days at school and to know the joys of learning, perseverance and challenge.
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We want our parents, carers and employees to trust us as we work together to make sure every child has the opportunity to achieve their potential – because every child matters. We value the religions, traditions and backgrounds of all our pupils and are proud to have over 70 languages spoken in our school.
If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at Little London Academy.
How To Apply
If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from this page, request them by email at recruitment@tgat.org.uk or call us on 0113 244 2457.
Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.
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