Job Title
Teaching Assistants
Job Salary
£21,123.37 (actual starting salary)
Academy
Leeds
Location
Killingbeck Drive, Leeds, LS14 6UF
Closing Date
30 June 2025
Job Description and Person Specification
Download PDFHours: 35.5 per week, term time plus 10 days
Do you believe in the transformative power of education?
At Pivot, we ensure you have the time and support to shape futures.
Join our mission to inspire and empower learners, and make a lasting impact on their lives.
Leeds Pivot are an independent special school operating over four sites in very close proximity. Our curriculum offer is focused on developing the whole learner, working with their interests to engage them in education in order for them to feel successful and to take positive steps in their journey to adulthood and beyond. We have a variety of offers and pathways to meet the needs for learners with Autism, complex social interaction needs, emotional challenges and other learning needs.
We are currently seeking enthusiastic and resilient Learning and Behaviour Mentors (Teaching Assistants) to support our young people. We are looking for candidates who have experience of working with young people with complex needs, who can engage and inspire.
Our Learning and Behaviour Mentors play a key role in addressing the barriers to learning for our learners and this role will work 1:1 with learners in order to enable them to achieve their full potential. Through innovative, creative and professional practice, you will be able to engage our young people and inspire them to learn new skills and develop their self-esteem.
Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change the lives of our learners and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience.
Don’t miss this opportunity, apply now by completing an application form and returning to our HR team at recruitment@pivot-group.co.uk.
Closing Date: 30 June 2025
We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.
During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
To apply, please download and complete the attached application form and return to:
recruitment@pivot-group.co.uk