Teaching Assistant

‘CAT employs rolling recruitment methodologies, with shortlisting and interviews for some roles taking place as and when applications are received. This may mean that some roles are recruited to before the closing date, we therefore advise that applications are made without undue delay’.

Who We Are

Carlton Academy Trust is a dynamic, values-driven multi-academy trust based in West Yorkshire. Established in 2019, with schools across Bradford and Leeds. Recognised as a World Class Trust by the World Class Schools Quality Mark, we are united by a clear vision: “Excellence for All”.

Why Join Us?

At Carlton Academy Trust, people are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to foster an open, collaborative culture where every member of staff is empowered to lead, innovate, and make a meaningful impact. We invest in professional growth, provide clear career pathways, and celebrate success at every level.

What makes us stand out:

Employee wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive employee benefits package through the ‘Carlton Cares’ programme, designed to support physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Full details can be found at:

Employee Benefits - Carlton Academy Trust

We are looking for:

We are looking for a compassionate, adaptable, and enthusiastic Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated multi-disciplinary team, combining educational and therapeutic approaches to support children and young people. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing a career in mental health or education while making a meaningful impact on the lives of pupils with special educational needs. The successful candidate will be passionate about inclusion, committed to achieving excellent outcomes, and confident in supporting pupils to access learning, build confidence, develop independence, and thrive within a nurturing and supportive school environment. Working collaboratively with colleagues, families, and professionals, you will play a key role in helping every pupil reach their full potential.

We can offer you:

• A fantastic programme of CPD that offers comprehensive development in the areas of neurodiversity including autism, communication, behaviour and sensory processing
• An opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team including teachers and therapists
• A dynamic and supportive community that is committed to school improvement
• A caring working environment where the education and welfare of pupils and staff are central to our practice

If you share our ambition, we would love to hear from you. Join us on our journey to deliver exceptional education and achieve our vision of ‘Excellence for All’.

We welcome visits to the school; to arrange a convenient time please contact; Anita Riedel, Recruitment Manager at [email removed]

The Trust has adopted the principles of Safer Recruitment and will safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to do the same. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and subscribe to the DBS update service.

Carlton Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer.