Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Teaching Assistant
Salary: SCP 3-4 full time equivalent £24,027 - £24,404, Pro Rata: £19,250.82 - £19,552.88
Contract: 35 hours per week, term time only, plus 2 days, Fixed Term for 1 year
Pattern of Work: Monday - Friday 08:30am – 4:00pm
Start Date: September 2025
Westbourne Primary is a large and popular school with just over 400 pupils situated in the heart of Manningham in Bradford. The school is part of the Priestley Academy Trust, a collection of five schools in Bradford who work together in the best interests of the children.
Vacancy Information
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Teaching Assistant to work within our wonderful school. You will be a key adult who is responsible for making sure our children are happy, safe and achieve their very best.
This is an exciting opportunity, to truly make a difference to the 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 childhood development
Can support children to become confident, independent and resilient learners
Is an excellent and creative team player with strong interpersonal skills
Is passionate about raising achievement and working together to provide the best possible education for our children
Please take the time to visit our school and meet our amazing children and staff. Our website and Twitter feed give you a real sense of how special our school is but nothing comes close to visiting us.
Benefits the candidate can expect:
Incredibly enthusiastic children who deserve the very best
Being part of a successful and supportive school community
An exciting, well organised and vibrant environment in which to work.
A fantastic community of parents and children
Enthusiastic staff, committed to raising standards for every child
If you feel that you would like to join our very successful, friendly and supportive team and contribute to the further progress of Westbourne we would like to hear from you.
To arrange a visit please contact the school office Tel 01274 483138 or e-mail: westbourne@priestley.academy
Applications can be found on our school website - https://westbourne.bradford.sch.uk/work-for-us/
Closing date for all completed applications is Tuesday 24th June at 9am
Interviews held Monday 30th June 2025
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required and online Records check in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. CVs are not accepted.