Teaching Assistant

Kirk Sandall Junior School; Kirk Sandall; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Westfield health membership

Perks supporting wellbeing

Job summary

Kirk Sandall Junior School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils in KS2 and assist the teaching staff. The role is part-time and permanent, with a 30-hour work week and a salary in the range stated.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative team at a school committed to high standards and safeguarding. The position may require flexibility to work across the Trust and to participate in safeguarding procedures.

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working with children in KS2.
• Hardworking, patient, calm and has a good sense of humour.
• Works well within a wider team, including Midday Supervisor responsibilities.
• Fully committed to the role, our values, our team and the Trust.

Responsibilities

• Support learning activities and assist teachers in the KS2 environment.
• Work with pupils to encourage independent learning and create a safe classroom.
• Contribute to school routines and supervision, including midday duties.

Skills

KS2 experience

Patience and humour

Team player

Commitment to role/values

Job description

Teaching Assistant

SALARY - £26, 016 to £26, 847 (FTE) £17,872 to £18,443 (Actual)

GRADE - 5

HOURS - 30 HOURS PER WEEK

CONTRACT TYPE - PART TIME, PERMANENT

START DATE - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE (2nd November 2026)

Kirk Sandall Junior School is a 7-11 school set in the heart of its community. We are a proud member of the Brighter Futures Learning Partnership Multi-Academy Trust and we have a friendly and supportive Local Governing Body. We secured 'strong' in all aspects of our recent Ofsted inspection (April 2026).

We value every child who attends our school, and the relationship that we have built with Kirk Sandall Infants to ensure that we have created a nurturing environment where children can flourish as they continue to develop a love of learning and 'Be confident. Be inspired. Belong' .

We are fortunate to have an excellent team of practitioners who are relentless in their ambition to provide the best possible education for our children.

Furthermore, we aim to work in collaboration with parents, pupils and members of the community to make sure we keep evolving and developing to ensure that excellence is at the heart of everything that we strive to achieve.

Our ambitious curriculum has been carefully developed to ensure the children make the most of every learning opportunity.

We believe in inclusive, active and creative learning that engages all of the children, whilst celebrating equality and diversity. We focus heavily on high quality teaching and learning, which not only centres on developing key skills through the curriculum, but also on producing independent and responsible future global citizens.

We can offer you:

BENEFITS - We offer a comprehensive benefits package featuring a substantial government pension scheme and up to 28 days of annual leave, Westfield health membership and other 'perks' designed to support our wellbeing charter (please see our attached Recruitment Pack for full details of the many benefits on offer). Our work schedule is thoughtfully designed to align with family needs, including consideration of school holidays. This approach facilitates a balanced work-life integration, supporting both professional and personal commitments.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has recent experience of working with children in KS2
• Is hardworking, patient, calm and has a good sense of humour
• Can work effectively as part of a wider team, including being a Midday Supervisor
• Will be fully committed to the role, our values, our team and the Trust.

The successful candidate will be based at Kirk Sandall Junior School but may be required to work elsewhere within the Trust, as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher/Principal, CEO for the discharge of their duties.

As BFLPT we promote diversity and applications are welcome from all, irrespective of sex, sexuality, race, religion, marital status, age or disability.

*The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with previous employers.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions are 'protected'.

These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

The school/UTC will carry out on-line searches as part of their due diligence checks on shortlisted candidates who will also be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

Shortlisted Candidates will complete a self-disclosure form detailing what is 'protected' under the Act and should not be disclosed. This MUST be returned before interview.