Teaching / Care Assistant

Salary Grade C Points 4 to 6 (£25,185 to £25,989 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £18,335.29.Lower Fields Primary Academy are looking to appoint a Teaching / Care Assistant to join our academy in September 2026 on a temporary, 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 / Care Assistant, you will provide one to one personal support for pupils with additional needs. You will provide special educational and/or medical support to ensure their successful engagement with and access to learning. You will need to maintain professional records and appropriate notes in relation to the individual pupil.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 schoolThe academy is a 3-11 primary school situated on the outskirts of Bradford serving a culturally diverse population. Lower Fields Academy has a reputation in the community as a nurturing school where all our pupils receive a high quality education. We are extremely lucky to be based in stunning and extensive grounds which help to provide a wealth of outdoor learning opportunities.We feel passionate about providing our young people with memorable experiences, the best outcomes and the widest opportunities. We place our learners’ individual needs at the heart of what we do and pride ourselves in our adaptability and willingness to engage fully with our students, their parents and the communities they live in. "Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum that supports pupils to achieve these aspirations." Ofsted 2023Why 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.CPDAt Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes, Leadership PathwaysClick here to learn more Leadership PathwaysEmployee BenefitsAs 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 benefitsTrust NewsClick here to view the latest edition of "The Link", our quarterly Trust newsletterInspiring Our Students Beyond The ClassroomClick here to find out more about our outdoor education & environmental centresHoliday 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.

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