Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS16 5EA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £26,129.00 - £27,593.00 Annually (Actual)

Higher Level Teaching Assistant job summary

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Abbey Grange CofE Academy

Nature of Contract

Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary

SO1, SCP 23 - 25, £34,434 to £36,363 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary

£26,129 - £27,593 based on 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours

Part time, 32.5 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Provide comprehensive support for neurodivergent pupils, facilitate access to learning and be able to identify and mitigate barriers for pupils
• Plan and deliver evidence-based interventions competently as part of the graduated approach
• Support the SENCO with maintaining contact with parents or carers, 3rd parties or external agencies where appropriate

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 23 February 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.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Abbey Grange CofE Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share and embody this commitment. As part of the application process safeguarding checks will be undertaken. All roles in our school will involve contact with children/young people and Abbey Grange expects all staff and volunteers to prioritise safeguarding and behave in accordance and promote our mission to "Work in Partnership to educate, nurture and empower".

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Abbey Grange Church of England Academy

• School type: Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1615 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Abbey Grange Church of England Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/abbey-grange-church-of-england-academy

Abbey Grange C of E Academy is a successful, caring and happy school located in the north-west of the city of Leeds. Our 1600 students come from all over Leeds, the majority staying on to our thriving Sixth Form. Whatever their age, our vision remains the same:
"We embrace Jesus’ call to life in all its fullness. As a diverse community, we celebrate difference and build character through innovative and imaginative practice that seeks to transform lives. Enabling everyone to flourish means finding identity, purpose and value in God as we journey together."

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