Teaching Assistant - Westbourne Primary School

Calderdale Council; Bradford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Westbourne Primary School is seeking a dynamic Teaching Assistant who will play a crucial role in supporting the educational journey of our pupils. This fixed-term position offers a full-time schedule within a thriving school community, focusing on helping children achieve their full potential in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Enthusiastic children

Vibrant working environment

Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of phonics and childhood development is essential.
• Must support children to become confident and resilient learners.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a passion for education required.

Responsibilities

• Be a key adult responsible for ensuring children are happy and achieve their best.
• Support children in their learning and development.
• Create a vibrant learning environment.

Skills

Dynamic

Knowledge of phonics

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Passion for education

Job description

Application closing date 24/06/2025 Location Bradford Salary SCP 3-4 full time equivalent £24,027 - £24,404, Pro Rata: £19,250.82 - £19,552.88 Package 35 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 days, Fixed Term for 1 year, Monday - Friday 08:30am – 4:00pm Job category/type Schools Attachments Blank

Job description

Westbourne Primary is a large and popularschool with just over 400 pupils situated in the heart ofManningham in Bradford. The school is part of the PriestleyAcademy Trust, a collection of five schools in Bradford who worktogether in the best interests of the children.

We are looking to appoint an exceptionalTeaching Assistant to work within our wonderful school. You willbe a key adult who is responsible for making sure our childrenare happy, safe and achieve their very best.

This is an exciting opportunity, to truly make a difference tothe lives of our children and families.

We are looking for an assistant who:

· Is dynamic and strives for excellence every day.
· Has experience and knowledge of phonics and childhooddevelopment.
· Can support children to become confident, independent andresilient learners.
· Is an excellent and creative team player with stronginterpersonal skills.
· Is passionate about raising achievement and working together toprovide the best possible education for our children.

Please take the time to visit our schooland meet our amazing children and staff. Our website and Twitterfeed give you a real sense of how special our school is butnothing comes close to visiting us.

Benefits the candidate can expect:

· Incredibly enthusiastic children who deserve the verybest.
· Being part of a successful and supportive schoolcommunity.
· An exciting, well organised and vibrant environment in which towork.
· A fantastic community of parents and children.
· Enthusiastic staff, committed to raising standards for everychild.

If you feel that you would like to join ourvery successful, friendly and supportive team and contribute tothe further progress of Westbourne we would like to hear fromyou.

To arrange a visit please contact theschool office Tel [phone] or e-mail: [e-mail]

Applications can be found on our schoolwebsite - https://westbourne.bradford.sch.uk/work-for-us/

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proofof eligibility to work in the UK will be required and onlineRecords check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education2024. CVs are not accepted.

Closing Date: 9am,24th June 2025

Start Date:ASAP

Westbourne Primary School
Skinner Lane
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD8 7PL

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