Teaching Assistant West Yorkshire

Here at Alder Tree, we are embarking on a journey, not only to transform children’s lives, but to work with all our stakeholders including parents, carers and the local community to ensure we are providing a world class education and giving each child the best possible start to their education ensuring that they continue their journey to become the very best that they can be.

We strongly believe that as we develop our vision and culture it will help us not only transform the lives of our young people but transform the local communities which we so passionately serve. Alder Tree Primary is a unique and very special place to work.

Alder Tree Primary Academy is part of White Rose Academies Trust.

White Rose Academies Trust is a local trust dedicated to raising and fulfilling the ambitions of young people. Our academies throughout Leeds are at the heart of the communities they serve, which is why we are committed to delivering an outstanding education to every one of our students.

Role: 

To complement and support the role of teachers and other professionals by undertaking work/care/support programmes which enables access to learning in and outside of the classroom for all students of all abilities.

To support the class teacher in the management of students in the classroom, and other senior staff including the Special Education Needs Coordinator (SENCO) on a range of teaching and learning experiences which deliver an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all students, whilst meeting statutory requirements.

To accelerate the progress of our students, ensuring that they can access the curriculum we offer through regular support. This role is specifically for someone looking for an Early Years position.

To undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.