Teaching Assistant - 5 Fixed Term Contacts at Killinghall Primary School

TN United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Bradford is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants for fixed-term contracts. Successful candidates will support children's learning and development, particularly those with special educational needs. Join a dedicated team in a nurturing environment focused on inclusion and excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or interest in developing skills.
• Good level of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to support children with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Leading learning sessions with groups and individuals.
• Supporting class teachers within the classroom.
• Preparing teaching resources.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

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Teaching Assistant - 5 Fixed Term Contracts at Killinghall Primary School, Bradford

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Location: Bradford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

21.05.2025

Expiry Date:

05.07.2025

Job Description:

TEACHING ASSISTANT - 5 fixed-term contracts to start 01/09/25 until 31/08/2026, hours to be confirmed.

Salary: Band 5 SCP 5-6, £18,247 - £18,868 (dependent on experience and qualifications). (Full-time equivalent: £24,790 - £25,183)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join 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 in developing skills in this area? Can you support children with SEND? We are looking for dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our passionate team. You will need to be hardworking, resilient, and hold high expectations for our pupils, with the ability to work as part of a flexible and happy team.

About us

A thriving primary school in BD3, Bradford, with a strong ethos of inclusion, respect, and excellence. Over 700 pupils from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We pride ourselves on our achievements and our positive ‘good’ Ofsted report in 2023. Our vision is to provide a stimulating, nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We offer a broad curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence, along with extracurricular activities and clubs to enrich our pupils’ experiences.

Candidate qualities

• Passionate about working with children and improving their life chances.
• Patient, caring, and a good communicator.
• Inspirational, believing all children deserve the very best.

Responsibilities may include:

• Leading learning sessions with groups and individuals across the primary age range.
• Using your initiative.
• Supporting class teachers within the classroom.
• Preparing teaching resources.
• Supporting children with special needs, including those with severe and complex difficulties requiring intimate care.

A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential. Previous experience working with children is desirable. Empathy, a caring nature, and a positive attitude are equally important. We encourage visits to the school. Please contact Nicole Walkley at Hays for visits or queries at 07877 783735. To apply, request a school application form from Nicole via email (CVs are not accepted). Completed forms should be returned to Nicole.

For more information, visit our website. Closing date: 05/06/25. Shortlisting: 09/06/25. Interview: 11/06/25 from 8 am onwards.

The school is committed to safeguarding and child protection. Appointments are subject to an enhanced criminal records check and satisfactory references. All candidates will undergo online checks. Partially completed application forms will be questioned.