Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision)

Northern Star Academies Trust; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity,

Adoption pay.

Vivup discounts

Job summary

Northern Star Academies Trust in Keighley is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join The Nest Resourced Provision at Holycroft Primary School. You will support pupils with Communication and Interaction needs, assist with learning activities and work closely with teachers and SEND staff to create an inclusive classroom.

This part-time role (28 hours per week, term-time) offers an opportunity to help children access learning, build confidence and reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Passion for supporting children with additional needs.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and families.
• Supportive, flexible and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning under staff direction.
• Work with individuals and small groups.
• Assist with social, emotional and communication development.
• Support EHCP targets and behaviour plans.
• Monitor progress and provide feedback to teachers and SEND staff.
• Help create an engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Support pupils during lessons, break times, and educational visits.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Patience

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision) (Holycroft Primary School)

Location: Holycroft Primary School, Keighley, UK

Contract Type: Permanent

Education Phases: Primary;

Working Patterns: Part-Time;

Application Deadline: Sunday, 8th November 2026

Interview Date: Friday 13th November

Expected Working Start Date: 1st January or sooner

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate.

Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.

Job Description

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week, term time only
8:45am - 3:10pm Monday - Friday

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our new Resourced Provision, The Nest, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who require additional support to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.
Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals and the wider school team, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Can motivate and inspire students to achieve their best.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team.

The Role Will Include:

• Supporting teaching and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
• Working with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
• Assisting with EHCP targets, behaviour support plans and personalised learning programmes.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and SEND staff.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and purposeful learning environment.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and wider school activities

For more information about the role and its essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) provides that when applying for certain jobs, certain spent convictions and cautions are protected and they do not need to be disclosed to employers. If they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website and further information about filtering offences can be found in DBS filtering guide

Northern Star Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post requires an enhanced DBS check. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Maternity, Shared Parental, Paternity, and Adoption pay.
• A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.

Person Specification - Teaching Assistant RP.pdf