Job Description

TEACHING ASSISTANT KS2

A fixed-term contract to start September 26 until 31/8/2732.5 hours. Term time only salary: Band 5 SCP 5-6 £19,130 - £19,472 dependent on experience and qualifications. (Annual full-time equivalent £25,989)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our team in our well-resourced 'good' school.

Are you passionate about supporting children's learning and development? Do you have experience working with children or an interest to develop skills in this area? Could you support children with SEND? We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our driven and passionate team. You will need to be hardworking, resilient and have the highest of expectations of our pupils as well as the ability to work as part of a flexible and happy team.

About us

A thriving primary school in BD3 in Bradford, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, respect, and excellence. We have over 700 pupils on roll, from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are proud of our achievements and our positive 'good' Ofsted in 2023.

Our vision is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence. We also provide a range of extracurricular activities and clubs to enrich our pupils' experiences and skills.

Our children need someone who is:

Passionate about working with children and improving their chances in life.

Patient, caring and a good communicator.

Inspirational and believes all children deserve the very best.

Duties include:

Taking groups and individuals for learning sessions across the primary age range.

Supporting special needs children, some of whom have severe and complex difficulties and may require intimate care.

Using your initiative.

Supporting class teachers within the classroom.

Preparing teaching resources.

A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with children is desirable. Empathy, a caring nature, and a positive attitude are equally important.

To apply for this role you need to request an application pack and complete an application form. Please email Nicole Walkley () and Jason Mulholland () to request a pack.

On completion please submit your application If you would like to discuss the vacancy in more detail, please call Nicole Walkley on (phone number removed).

Closing date: 31/08/26

Shortlisting: 2/09/26

Interview Date: 7/9/26 @ 8am

The school is proactive in its practices and policies to achieve the highest standards in safeguarding and child protection and appointments are made subject to an enhanced criminal records check and satisfactory references. Candidates are required to complete an application form and any partially completed forms will be questioned. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online checks.

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