Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Leeds Safe Roads Partnership; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job title and organisation: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Abbey Grange CofE Academy

Salary: SO1 (SCP 23 – 25) £26,129 - £27,593 Actual Salary

Hours: 32.5

Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only

Location: Abbey Grange Academy, Butcher Hill, Leeds LS16 5EA

Closing Date and Time: Monday 23 February at 9 AM

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over‑subscribed 11-18 Church of England convertor Academy which serves communities right across the city of Leeds. Our students come from all over the city to receive an education which we all work together to challenge them academically, support them pastorally and help them develop socially and spiritually. We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our team. Abbey Grange is part of the Abbey Multi Academy Trust.

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
• Cycle to work scheme
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

How to apply:

If you would like to apply for this post, please visit Vacancies. 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.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am 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.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.