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Richmond Hill Academy is seeking to recruit a committed and inspirational colleague to the role Level 1 Teaching Assistant (part-time), to join our dedicated team within EYFS. This is a highly rewarding role, with a large proportion of your role supporting a pupil in EYFS who requires one to one support. You will play a vital part in supporting high‑quality learning and ensuring that all pupils have access to a safe, engaging and well‑managed classroom environment.

Working under the direction of teaching and senior staff, the successful candidates will contribute to the daily life of the classroom, support pupils’ learning, and help to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere for all.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good numeracy and literacy skills, with GCSE Grade A*–C (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics

• Has experience of working with, or caring for, young people

• Can build positive relationships

• Works effectively as part of a team and shows a proactive, flexible approach

• Has a genuine passion for supporting education and pupil wellbeing

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 the local government pension scheme.

• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.

• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

• £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 now a ‘good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘outstanding’ by Ofsted.  The transformation of our school has been possible due to the remarkable skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of our whole community.

Richmond Hill Academy is a school where “staff are happy and feel listened to and well trained”. As one teacher said, ‘I walk out of school happy every day.’”

We are looking for people who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our school and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is “breath-taking”.

As a school, we can offer you:

• Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow.

• Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured.

• 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:

How to Apply:

If you are as excited about this role as we are, you can download the Job Description, Person Specification, and Application Form from the GORSE Academies Trust website (), request them by email at: Info@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk, or call us on 0113 487 1600.

Please note if you submit an electronic application, we will not require a hard copy. CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications:  11 September 2026, 9am

Interviews will take place:  TBC      

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to full employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and barring service check. We promote diversity and aim to establish a workforce that reflects the population of Leeds.

Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK – either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

Please note that, as a sponsor licence holder, we only provide sponsorship for teacher vacancies.