Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Higher Level Teaching Assistant - Abbey Grange C of E Academy
Salary: SO1, SCP 23-25, £26,990 - £28,503 (Actual Salary)
Hours: 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Contract: Permanent
Location: Abbey Grange Academy, Butcher Hill, Leeds LS16 5EA
Closing Date and Time: Monday 19th October 2026 at 9am

Abbey Grange is a thriving, highly successful and over-subscribed 11-18 Church of England Academy. Students travel across the city to receive an education shaped by high expectations, where we challenge them academically, support them pastorally, and nurture their social and spiritual growth within a caring, inclusive community, working together.

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
• Be a passionate and committed advocate for vulnerable students and be comfortable delivering interventions

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

How to apply

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Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Abbey Grange Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting Abbey Grange C of E Academy

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Hirst on nhirst@abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00am on Monday 19 October 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.
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