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Teaching Assistant Level 1 (7594)
Heckmondwike Primary Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/4/2026
About this role
Heckmondwike Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 as soon as possible 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. 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 Heckmondwike Primary School is a larger than average primary school situated in Heckmondwike, an old industrial town in the heart of the West Riding of Yorkshire. The school was created in 1995 by the amalgamation of Heckmondwike Junior School and Battye Street Infant and Nursery School and serves a culturally diverse population, which is reflected within the school’s own community. The catchment area of the school contains a variety of housing, e.g private, housing association and rented properties. This broad spectrum of social and economic backgrounds is reflected on the school roll (currently 446 children) plus 52 nursery places. 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. CPD At Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes - Leadership Pathways Click here to learn more Leadership Pathways Employee Benefits As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing. Click here to view our full range of employee benefits Trust News Click here to view the latest edition of "The Link", our quarterly Trust newsletter Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom Click here to find out more about our outdoor education & environmental centres Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays. 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.