Job Description

Richmond Hill Academy

Leeds

Salary:

A1-B1 (SCP 2- 6) 24,483 - 25,989 Actual Salary: 21,057 - 22,353

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 October 2025

Apply by:

29 September 2025

Job overview

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Richmond Hill Academy are seeking to recruit an inspirational colleague to the role of Teaching Assistant. This role is of great importance to our work as an Academy in providing high quality teaching support.

The ideal applicant will have:

GCSE Grade A-C in English and Mathematics.
The ability to work alone and as part of a team. Experience of working with young people.


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 of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role. 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. Discounts and online offers at major high street/online retailers. 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 the following benefits:

Fantastic children, ready and eager to learn and grow. Supportive working environments where your talents will be valued and nurtured through our bespoke CPD offer. Committed and passionate teams that champion the best outcomes for children. Opportunity to be at the cutting edge of educational development.


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


Closing date for applications: 29 September 2025 (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.

Recruiter contact:

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About

Richmond Hill Academy

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Richmond Hill Academy

Clark Lane, Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS9 8PN
United Kingdom

+44 113 487 1600

Welcome to Richmond Hill Academy

Richmond Hill Academy is a three-form entry school (630 places) with a 52-place nursery and Rainbow Base, a Resource Provision for children with complex communication needs.



Our school is very proud to be part of the GORSE Academies Trust. We have a dedicated staff, each one of whom is committed to securing the very best for the children in our care. We feel very fortunate to work with the children at RHA and we are excited by the journey the school is on. Our vision for our pupils is clear: we believe that every child who attends our school deserves an outstanding education, which will enable them to succeed at primary school and beyond. This is our unwavering aim and one that we will work relentlessly to achieve.



We know that children flourish and learn best when there is a successful partnership between home and school. We place a great deal of importance on the relationship with parents and carers; we are committed to building relationships which are built on trust, mutual respect, effective communication and support.



If you would like any more information about the academy, or to arrange a visit, please contact us at info@richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk.

Principal - Jonny Davies

Chief Executive Officer - Sir John Townsley

Deputy Chief Executive Officer - Leanne Griffiths

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