Teaching Assistant Level 2 - Hanson Academy

Hanson Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant Level 2 to join our academy as soon as possible on a part time, permanent basis., As a Teaching Assistant Level 2, you will work under the instruction/guidance of teaching/senior staff to undertake work/care/support programmes to enable access to learning for pupils and assist the teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. You may carry out work in the classroom or outside the main teaching area.

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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., 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.

Hours: 30 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days / Permanent

Working Pattern:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:15am till 2:30pm.
Tuesday: 8:15am till 3:45pm.
Once every half term you will be required to finish at 4:45pm on a Tuesday.

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.

We offer an extensive range of opportunities, incentives and benefits with this post including:

• Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.


• Financial: offering unlimited access to a huge range of discounts on holidays, days out, retailer and cashback deals inc. Curry's, John Lewis, Tesco and B&Q to name but a few.


• Lifestyle and Wellbeing. discounted & flexible gym memberships, eye care vouchers, cycle 2 work/Technology scheme, free annual flu jab and 24/7 access to a market leading Employee Assistance Programme providing expert information specialist advisors trained by Citizens Advice and access to professionally qualified counsellors accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.


• Motoring: access to an employee vehicle leasing scheme, discounted vehicle repairs and discounts on car/van hire.


• Pension: excellent employer/employee contributory pension scheme with the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)


• Personal and professional: we offer a range of training and development opportunities for you to grow and develop.


• Subject to ensuring NMW is maintained.