Level 1 Teaching Assistant
About This Role
Start date to be determined in agreement with the successful candidate.
Level 1 Teaching Assistant
A1-B1 (SCP 2-6) £24,483 - £25,989
Actual Salary: £21,057 - £22,353
Contract: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week
The Morley Academy is on the lookout for a motivating individual to join us as a Level 1 Teaching Assistant. This position is vital to our mission as an academy. The successful candidate will work directly under the guidance of teaching and senior staff, typically within the classroom alongside the teacher, to facilitate learning for students and assist the teacher in managing the classroom environment.
Potential candidates should possess:
· Experience working with young individuals.
· The capability to collaborate effectively as part of a team.
· Strong numeracy and literacy skills.
What we offer you:
As a trust, we are dedicated to ensuring that professionals at every stage of their careers benefit from expert support and training. We are excited to provide a comprehensive benefits package for our team as we strive together to create a fulfilling future for all, including:
· Enrollment in a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
· A commitment to ongoing investment in our professionals, aiding every staff member throughout their journey within the trust.
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential professional guidance and support around the clock.
· A £2,000 Cycle to Work scheme.
About us:
At The Morley Academy, we are fortunate to engage in a learning environment that is not only Outstanding and World Class but also the founding academy of The GORSE Academies Trust. We achieve our goals by providing all students, especially those from the most challenging and complex backgrounds, with a rigorous academic education that challenges them both intellectually and in their social roles. We believe this equips them for life, not just in Britain, but globally.
Please note that if you submit an electronic application, a hard copy will not be required. CVs are not accepted.
Closing date for applications: 20 April 2026, 9am
Interviews will occur: Week commencing 20 April 2026
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will undergo comprehensive employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to build a workforce that mirrors the population of Leeds.
Employment is contingent upon verification of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme, or possessing any other relevant work visa.
Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.