Gap Year Opportunity: Teaching Assistant

We have an exciting opportunity for Year 13 Sixth Form students to apply for a Teaching Assistant Level 2 Gap Year Position

Duration: Fixed-term 12-month contract, starting September 2025

Working Hours: 31.25 hours per week term-time plus 5 days, 8:30am – 3:15pm including a 30 minute unpaid lunch break

Actual salary:  Grade D SCP6 - SCP 11 £18,193 - £19,700 plus SEN allowance £1,077

Closing date: Friday, 14^th March 2025

Overview:

This a one year fixed-term employment contract which will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of the role of a Teaching Assistant whilst receiving valuable, practical work experience in a school. Your main role will be to provide support to teaching staff and students in a variety of ways; including special needs support and exam invigilation. The successful applicant will potentially work across a range of resource provisions, liaising with teachers, parents and therapists to support the children. 

This would be an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a career as a teacher or in education, or as a gap year.  

Person Specification:

• -         Level 2 or higher in English/Literacy & Maths
• -         Genuine and demonstrable interest in working with young people and education
• -         Enthusiasm, commitment and resilience
• -         Willingness to learn and participate in an educational setting
• -         Ability to be a positive role-model to young people

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Leverhulme Trust website. To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Please use the supporting statement section to explain how you meet the person specification 

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.