Teaching Assistant Level 1

Kingston Park Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in February 2026 on a part‑time, permanent basis. Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you. Your new role As a Teaching Assistant Level 1, you will work under the direct instruction of teaching/senior staff, usually in a classroom with the teacher. You will support pupils to ensure they can access learning and provide general support to the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Hours: 32.5 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 days (39 weeks) / Permanent Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you. Your new school Kingston Park is a single form entry primary school catering for pupils from 3 to 11 years. Situated in a small village, the school is friendly and welcoming and takes pride in its role at the heart of the community. Our children are curious about the world and their place in it and we at Kingston Park endeavour to make their enthusiasm for learning the key driver behind our evolving book‑led curriculum model. All our staff are passionate about providing the best education for every child in our community and in achieving our mission: to prepare all our pupils for success in an ever‑changing world. We pride ourselves on the high levels of academic standards that our children reach, but also the responsible young citizens they develop into during their time with us. It is an exciting time to be joining Kingston Park Academy. You will be joining an ambitious, committed, and hardworking team who are passionate about the difference we can make to our young people, staff, families, and the wider community. Judged a solid Good at its last inspection, we have continued to develop a culture where staff and pupils are continually learning and are determined to succeed. We value the continuous professional development of all our employees and frequently work collaboratively within the school and have established relationships within the Delta network to share good practice. As a result, progress for Kingston Park in 2019 was well above national average at the end of Key Stage 2. Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi‑academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. Benefits As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your financial, physical and mental wellbeing. Financial Wellbeing Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme Technology scheme and Vehicle Leasing Scheme* Access to an extensive discounts platform Physical Wellbeing 24/7 access to an online GP or Advanced Nurse Practitioner for you & your household Gym & fitness discounts Cycle to Work scheme* Free annual flu jab Mental Wellbeing Access to an industry leading Employee Assistance Programme Menopause Support Service Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings *Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro‑rate if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays. For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at https://www.deltatrust.org.uk/careers-with-delta/ Interview Date: 8 January 2026 In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists. Delta Academies Trust undertakes to treat all applicants for posts fairly and not to discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff who voluntarily reveal that they have a criminal conviction. Equally, we will not discriminate unfairly against volunteers or paid staff where a Disclosure and Barring Service check reveals a criminal conviction or other information about offences. Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post. However, it is important to note that if we receive a high volume of applications, we may limit the numbers of interviews offered to people with and without a disability. Connect with us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/delta-academies-trust/ Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/deltatrustjobs #J-18808-Ljbffr