Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Richmond Hill Academy

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week (term time only plus 1 week) under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, within our Rainbow Base resource provision - that provides support and education, for children with complex communication needs, to support the teacher on implementing a curriculum which is tailored to individual needs, enabling pupils to reach their full potential.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Ability to relate well to children and young people.

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 to a local government pension scheme.  
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 
• Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers. 
• £2k Cycle to work scheme. 

About us:  

Exceptional leadership at all levels has brought about considerable improvement for the opportunities and experiences of pupils in the school.” (Ofsted, March 2022). 

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.  The transformation of our school has been possible due to the exceptional skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of The GORSE Academies Trust and our whole community. Richmond Hill Academy is a school where ‘’staff are happy, feel listened to and are well trained’’. As one teacher described to an inspector “I walk out of school happy every day’’ 

We are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is ‘’breathtaking’’.  

As a school, we can offer you the following benefits: 

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow. 
• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer. 
• Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children. 
• Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development. 

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/. 

Employer information

Richmond Hill Academy is a larger than average ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.  The transformation of our school has been possible due to the exceptional skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of The GORSE Academies Trust and our whole community. Richmond Hill Academy is a school where ‘’staff are happy, feel listened to and are well trained’’. As one teacher described to an inspector “I walk out of school happy every day’’