Teaching Assistant Level 1

Delta Academies Trust; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Delta Academies Trust is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 1 for Darton Academy, starting July 2025. This part-time role involves supporting students in a vibrant learning environment, contributing to their educational outcomes, and being part of a dedicated team focused on improving student achievement.

Benefits

Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Technology and Vehicle Leasing Schemes

Discounts platform

24/7 online GP

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Free annual flu jabs

Employee Assistance Programme

Menopause Support

Mental Health First Aiders

Qualifications

• Necessary skills and experience required for the position.
• Ability to work under direct instruction of teaching staff.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils to ensure they can access learning.
• Provide general support to the teacher in classroom management.

Skills

Support pupils

Classroom management

Influencing children

Job description

Join to apply for the Teaching Assistant Level 1 role at Delta Academies Trust.

Salary Grade C Points 4 - 6 (£24,404 - £25,183 Full Time Equivalent). The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £17,094.59.

Darton Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in July 2025, on a permanent, part-time basis.

Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in a large successful academy? 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 more information on the criteria and role.

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

Darton Academy is an exciting place to learn with a vibrant atmosphere. The academy is calm, orderly, and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. We are a close-knit community that values knowing our pupils well and helping them reach their full potential.

Our aim is to provide a safe, supportive environment where academic achievement is valued, and a positive attitude to learning is fostered. In summer 2023, our pupils achieved excellent exam results, with 55% achieving grade 5 or higher in maths and English, and 75% achieving grade 4 or higher. Our progress 8 score of 0.38 exceeds expectations for pupils of similar ability nationally, and Ofsted graded us as Good with an outstanding personal development offer in February 2023.

We encourage pupils to participate in enrichment activities, running over forty clubs, support sessions, and educational visits to broaden their learning experiences. We reward good behaviour, attendance, and achievement through various celebration events, fostering a positive ethos based on respect, responsibility, and resilience.

Why join us?

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, contributing to our success. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing multi-academy trust with promising career prospects.

We offer a range of employee benefits focusing on your Financial, Physical, and Mental Wellbeing:

• Membership to Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
• Technology and Vehicle Leasing Schemes*
• Discounts platform

Physical Wellbeing benefits include 24/7 online GP, gym discounts, Cycle to Work scheme*, and free annual flu jabs. Mental wellbeing support includes Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Support, and Mental Health First Aiders.

Visits to the Academy are welcome by appointment. Please call 01226 232306 to arrange a visit or an informal chat.

In accordance with DfE guidelines, an online search will be conducted on shortlisted applicants prior to interview, and relevant information will be discussed during the process.