Teaching Assistant Level 3 Apprenticeship - Richmond Hill Academy

Salary £279.35 per week
Duration 18 months
Advert opening date 30/04/2025
Advert closing date 11/06/2025

Richmond Hill Academy are seeking an enthusiastic Apprentice Teaching Assistant to join Rainbow Base. This Resource Provision provides support and education for 52 primary-aged children with a primary need in complex communication difficulty. The curriculum is designed and delivered by six lead teachers and a number of learning support assistants.

The successful candidate will work 37 hours per week (term time only plus 1 week) under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, within our Rainbow Base resource provision - that provides support and education, for children with complex communication needs, to support the teacher on implementing a curriculum which is tailored to individual needs, enabling pupils to reach their full potential.

The ideal applicant will have:

• Good numeracy/literacy skills
• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Ability to relate well to children and 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 to a local government pension scheme.  
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust. 
• 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 a larger than average ‘Good’ school with many areas of our work graded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.  The transformation of our school has been possible due to the exceptional skill and commitment of our staff members and the support of The GORSE Academies Trust and our whole community. Richmond Hill Academy is a school where ‘’staff are happy, feel listened to and are well trained’’. As one teacher described to an inspector “I walk out of school happy every day’’ 

We are looking for professionals who want to join our remarkable team, be part of the next chapter of our academy and work with children whose respect for one another and their community is ‘’breathtaking’’.  

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. 

If you would like to know more about our academy, please visit our website at https://www.richmondhill.leeds.sch.uk/. 

Entry requirements

• Good Maths - A-C (9-4) Grades in maths or equivalent is desired but not essential
• Good English - A-C (9-4) Grades in English or equivalent is desired but not essential
• Experience of working with or caring for children is desired but not essential

Training to be provided

• You will be working towards the Level 3 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Standard (Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours)
• You will have opportunity to achieve the NCFE CACHE Level 3 Diploma in Supporting Teaching and Learning
• As a work-based training provider, Aire Vocational Training will provide an exciting individually designed training programme to meet your needs and those of your employer, combining theory with hands-on practical experience to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are relevant to your role
• You will be supported with maths and English at level 2 (if not already achieved)

Things to consider

If you are using public transport to get to this employer, please ensure you have researched the route and that a regular service is available.

Skills required

Future prospects

For the successful candidate there is the possibility of ongoing employment upon completion of the relevant qualification with the opportunity for high level qualifications.