Teaching Assistant

Are you a dedicated and experienced educator passionate about making a difference in the lives of Children with English as an Additional Language and/or with Special Educational Needs? At Co-op Academy Leeds, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. As a Teaching Assistant, you will provide tailored support to meet the evolving needs of English as an Additional Language and/or SEN pupils. You will develop and implement personalised learning to support each pupil’s unique needs and abilities, using innovative teaching methods and resources to engage and inspire our students. You will foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes confidence and growth. We are looking for candidates who:   Are an  excellent  practitioner. Experience of working with young people (this may be in a paid or voluntary position) Are  confident  in the classroom and understand how children earn.   Have  high expectations  of what can be achieved.   Seek to build  positive  relationships with children.   Are  flexible  with a good sense of humour and an understanding of the ‘bigger picture’.   Are able to work to their own  initiative as well as part of a team.   Are confident and  excited  about using and embracing IT.   Are flexible,  hardworking  and have a passion to make a difference in the lives of our students.   A genuine  passion  for inclusive education and a commitment to making a difference.  Why us? At Co-op Academy Leeds, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming, nurturing and diverse community. Our commitment is to provide an ambitious and inspirational education that enables our young people to achieve exceptional outcomes.  Our academy offers a broad range of exciting opportunities both inside and outside the classroom, preparing students for their futures and ensuring they grow into compassionate and responsible citizens.  As a proud member of the Co-op Academies Trust, the 'Ways of Being' are woven into every aspect of our academy and our wider community. We set high expectations for our staff and students, cultivating a culture built on mutual trust and respect. Our respectful, calm, and productive environment is a place where everyone can thrive and enjoy working and learning together.” All our values are based upon the values of the Co-op Group, which will inform our behaviours. Self-help: We do not expect to be spoon fed – we will try to do things for ourselves in the right way and at the right time. Self-responsibility: Everyone should act in a responsible way around the academy site and in the local community. We take responsibility for our own learning; we want to become independent learners. Equality: We are proud to be part of a very multicultural academy, with students from all over