Teaching Assistant
Job Summary
Location: Denholme Primary School Bradford UK
Salary: Grade C/D SCPFTE (Actual Salary 18986 - 19900)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Education Phases: Primary;
Job Roles: Teaching Assistant;
Working Patterns: Part-Time;
Application Deadline: Sunday 8th November 2026
Interview Date: Friday 13th November
Expected Working Start Date: As soon as possible
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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.
Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)
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
Job Description
Denholme Primary School is looking for a caring enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join our brilliant team of professionals in The Orchard our communication and interaction-focused Resourced Provision.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs and helping them to develop their communication independence and learning skills. You will work as part of a supportive team building positive relationships with children and helping to create an environment where they feel safe valued and able to thrive.
Hours of Work: 32.5 per week term time only plus 2 days.
Working Pattern: 8:15am - 3:15pm Monday to Friday
Contract Term: Fixed Term until 31.08.2027
At Denholme Primary we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to every childs success. Youll be part of a friendly dedicated team that values your contribution and supports your growth.
For more information and to check you meet the essential requirements please download the Job Description and Person Specification.
If you have any queries please contact us at
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 Criminal check. Please note that 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.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Excellent CPD opportunities
- Maternity Shared Parental Paternity and Adoption pay.
- A huge range of discounts to help you save money across hundreds of the UKs favourite high-street and online retailers through our lifestyle benefits provider Vivup.
Documents
Required Experience:
Junior IC