Teaching Assistant

Department of Human Resources; Bradford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An ambitious academy in Bradford is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students aged 11-16. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a skilled team in an inclusive environment, ensuring that every student can thrive and succeed. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and a commitment to fostering an inclusive approach to education. Join a community-focused school that values diversity and is committed to raising aspirations through high-quality teaching and a range of extracurricular activities.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in a school environment.
• Ability to support students with diverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist children in following educational programmes.
• Keep simple records and carry out general non-teaching duties.

Skills

Experience with children aged 11-16

Inclusive approach to education

Job description

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College

30.75 hours per week, term time only plus two training days

Working hours: 8.30am - 3.10pm, Monday to Friday

We are looking to recruit a Teaching Assistant who will work under the direction of the SENDCo, assisting children in following educational programmes and activities, keeping simple records, and carrying out general non-teaching duties.

Vacancy Information

Buttershaw Business & Enterprise College is an improving school. We are an ambitious, community-focused academy of just over 1400 students serving an area of social deprivation on the southern edge of Bradford, seven miles from Leeds. BBEC is popular locally and is rapidly becoming the school of choice for the community of Buttershaw and beyond.

BBEC is an inclusive school. Our motto is ‘We all belong at BBEC’. We celebrate our differences and similarities and do not tolerate discrimination of any type. We have a bold approach to inclusion, working so that all students and staff can bring their authentic selves to school.

BBEC has a cohesive, highly skilled, and ambitious staff team committed to ensuring every student’s success. Many of our students face multiple challenges, and it is through clarity of vision, professionalism, and determined support that we are bringing about improvement. We maintain high expectations for all students and teach to the highest standards. We have a rigorous approach to quality assurance and a strong commitment to Continuing Professional Development, offering many opportunities for staff to enhance their teaching skills and subject knowledge.

All at BBEC are dedicated to raising students’ aspirations and improving cultural capital through ambitious learning schemes and a varied range of extracurricular activities. We organize trips and visits within the UK and abroad, participate in numerous competitions, and have an exemplary CEIAG programme.

This exciting role offers great opportunities for the successful candidate to make a difference to some wonderful young people.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of working with children aged 11-16

An inclusive approach to meeting students’ needs

If you would like to speak to someone about the vacancy, please contact Anna Krywyszyn at Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College on 01274 676285 or by email at [e-mail].

Interviews will take place: w/c 12 May 2025

Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.