Teaching Assistant Level 1

**Job profile**:

- The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

**Job details**:
**Job reference**

REQ00005051

**Date posted**

26/08/2025

**Application closing date**

14/09/2025

**Location**

Bradford (Hanson Academy)

**Salary**

**Annual weeks**

39 weeks (Term Time Only, Plus 5 days)

**Contractual hours**

30

**Basis**

Part time

**Job category/type**

Education Support

**Teaching Assistant Level 1**:
**Job description**
- Hanson Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in October 2025 on a permanent, part time 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.
- 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**
- Hanson serves the population of North Bradford incorporating the communities of Eccleshill, Idle, Wrose, Bolton Woods and Undercliffe, and provides access to all day learning opportunities for our families and our community.
- Hanson is a larger than average 11 to 19 mixed comprehensive school with a good reputation in the City of Bradford. We have 1570 students on roll including 290 in the sixth form. We are committed to ensuring that talent is nurtured in a safe, orderly and stimulating learning environment. We believe that every child does matter and that by becoming fully involved in their learning, they will get the most out of their time with us and that their learning experiences will be both enjoyable and successful. We are immensely proud of the achievements of all our students and enjoy celebrating them as a school community.
- There is a huge emphasis on high academic and personal achievement. We are committed to raising standards of achievement for all students and provide extra support for students throughout the educational spectrum. Hanson is a happy and supportive school which offers a range of educational, social and cultural opportunities to all its young people.
- **Why join us?**
- Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.
- This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.
- As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your **Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing**. Here are just a few examples in each area
- **Financial Wellbeing**:

- Membership to 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 discount’s**:

- **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_
- 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._