Teaching Assistant Level 1 (7711)

Ryecroft Primary Academy; Bradford; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

Ryecroft Primary Academy in Holmewood, Bradford is recruiting a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our team on a part-time, permanent basis from November 2026. The successful candidate will work under the direction of teaching staff, assisting pupils to access learning and supporting classroom management.

We are part of Delta Academies Trust, offering development opportunities and a range of employee benefits.

Responsibilities

• Assist the teacher in delivering lessons and managing pupils in the classroom.
• Support pupils to access learning activities and reinforce key concepts.

Job description

Ryecroft Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 1 to join our academy in November 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

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the 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

At Ryecroft Primary Academy we are committed to providing the best educational experience for all of our pupils and we believe that home and school working together, as a team, ensures that our pupils do their very best and that they are given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. The staff at Ryecroft ensure this by providing exciting lessons, guidance and support so our pupils can develop as happy, well-balanced individuals who can make the right decisions for themselves.

The academy is a smaller than average primary school catering for pupils from our Early Years Foundation Stage, through Key Stage 1 and into Key Stage 2. There are currently 281 pupils on roll, including 24 part time Nursery pupils and 11 part time 2-year-olds.

The school is situated in the community of Holmewood Bradford.

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

Employee Benefits

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Trust News

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

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