Pupil Support Assistant

Vacancy Summary

Pupil Support Assistant

Band 5, New NJC Points 5-6. TTO salary £17,545 - £17,823 depending on experience. (Pay award Apr 25 to be applied, once confirmed and will be backdated)

31.25 Hours per week, 5 days, Term Time Only.

The post is fixed until July 2026 (Contract could be extended subject to funding)

Commencing: September 2025 

Vacancy Information

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed person to join our Learning Support team, working 1:1 with one of our Reception children whose primary need is Communication and Interaction, but also has significant physical and medical needs.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has enthusiasm, and is committed to our vision of being a fully inclusive school.
• Has experience of or is willing to support pupils with medical and physical needs.
• Is able to implement specialist advice and guidance and work with accuracy.
• Can support class teachers in delivering an appropriately differentiated creative curriculum that supports the individual needs of the child
• Is able to work effectively as part of a team and operate under the instruction of the school’s SENDco.

We can offer you:

• The opportunity to make a real difference in the life of a young person and their family.
• A welcoming and friendly school with a dedicated staff team.
• Specific training from specialised professionals to meet both the medical and learning needs of the child.
• Wellbeing support package
• A school set in beautiful surroundings which is a pleasure to work in.

Due to the nature of the role the school will also consider a job share for this post and candidates wishing to explore this option should contact the headteacher below to discuss your proposed working pattern.

To find out more about the role please contact the Headteacher on karl.russell@silsden.bradford.sch.uk

Emails will be responded to during the school holiday.

Closing Date: 12 Noon, Monday 1st September 2025

Interview Date: Friday 5th September 2025

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check satisfactory references and Online Searches. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and prohibition checks will be required, as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

This role is customer facing and therefore in line with the Immigration Act 2016; all applicants must be able to demonstrate fluency of the English Language to the level defined in the job description.

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