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Teaching Assistant

Co-op Academy Brownhill, Leeds, LS9 7DH

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• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  30 April 2025 at 8am

• Date listed

  15 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £18,356 - £18,942

Teaching Assistant job summary

Teaching Assistant

Permanent | Term time only + 5 days (39 weeks per year) | 32.5 hours per week | Required Sept. 2025

Grade B1, SCP 4-6 (FTE £24,404 - £25,183)  

Actual Salary £18,356 - £18,942 paid in 12 equal monthly payments

Co-op Academy Brownhill is a two form entry primary school situated in Inner East Leeds and forms part of the Co-op Academies Trust. Brownhill is an inspiring place to work and learn and, as part of the Co-op Academies Trust, aim to secure excellence in all aspects of its work.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and outstanding Teaching Assistant who will work alongside the class Teacher in supporting pupils. The successful applicant will have excellent numeracy and literacy skills and be able to work constructively as part of a team.  In addition the successful applicant will understand the importance of high expectations for behaviour and achievement and share in the schools commitment to improving the life opportunities of the children in our schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of our academy and to join our highly motivated and forward thinking staff. 

Are you: 

• Possessing of energy and enthusiasm and committed to enabling every child to be successful
• Innovative and flexible in your approach and quick to take on new initiatives
• Committed to the highest expectations of achievement and behaviour and to continuous school improvement
• Someone who enjoys a challenge and has the determination to make a difference
• Able to develop positive relationships with all members of the school community
• Committed to your own personal professional development. Keen to expand their knowledge, skills and understanding of learning and education 
• Supportive of partnerships with parents, governors and the community 

Perks

We offer a wide range of benefits and rewards to recognise the part you play in our success. Whether they benefit your finances, your wellbeing, or your family, in or outside work.  From career progression and working and making a difference within your local community, to a whole range of financial discounts and benefits, working at Co-op Academies Trust isn’t just your standard job, what you do here, really counts. 

Financial

We offer competitive salaries and pension schemes as well as travel season ticket loans, 24-hour access to free money support, and for colleagues who want to save or need help managing debt we have savings and loan products which can be deducted from your pay.

Health

We want you to stay happy and healthy. So as a teaching colleague you’ll get the school holiday period off work.  And even better, we offer a free flu vaccine, cycle to work scheme; 24-hour access to free health and wellbeing support and discounted gym membership at a number of popular gyms.

Discounts

We offer a 10% discount on Co-op Food plus discounts on legal services and funeral plans. You’ll also get access to Co-operative Flexible Benefits and MyActiveDiscounts, giving you discounts and offers from well-known brands on things like shopping, travel, eating out, theatre tickets and broadband.

Contact

If you fancy an informal chat about the role and the academy, please get in touch via email – 

brow-office@coopacademies.co.uk .  

Co-op Academy Brownhill is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  Appointments are made subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service and a medical declaration.

“Co-op Academies Trust, as an aware employer, is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf”.

Closing date: 30th April 2025, 8am

Interviews:  6th May 2025

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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About Co-op Academy Brownhill

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 457 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Co-op Academy Brownhill website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/co-op-academy-brownhill

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