Vacancy Summary
Teaching Assistants
2 x fixed term contracts till 31/08/27
To start as soon as possible
Salary: Band 5 SCP 5-6 £18,831 - £19,472 dependent on experience and qualifications (Annual full-time equivalent £25,583 - £25,989)
32.5 hours per week, Term time only
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for you to join our team in our well-resourced ‘good’ school.
Vacancy Information
A good level of literacy and numeracy is essential and previous experience of working with children is desirable. Empathy, a caring nature, and a positive attitude are equally important.
Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? Do you have experience working with children or an interest to develop skills in this area? Could you support children with SEND? We are looking for Teaching Assistants to join our driven and passionate team. You will need to be hardworking, resilient and have the highest of expectations of our pupils as well as the ability to work as part of a flexible and happy team.
About us
A thriving primary school in BD3 in Bradford, we have a strong ethos of inclusion, respect, and excellence. We have over 700 pupils on roll, from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We are proud of our achievements and our positive ‘good’ Ofsted in 2023.
Our vision is to provide a stimulating and nurturing environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum that fosters curiosity, creativity, and independence. We also provide a range of extra-curricular activities and clubs to enrich our pupils’ experiences and skills.
Our children need someone who is:
- Passionate about working with children and improving their chances in life.
- Patient, caring and a good communicator.
- Inspirational and believes all children deserve the very best.
Duties include:
Taking groups and individuals for learning sessions across the primary age range.
Supporting special needs children, some of whom have severe and complex difficulties and may require intimate care.
Using your initiative.
Supporting class teachers within the classroom.
Preparing teaching resources.
We positively encourage visits to the school, please call Jason Mulholland at Hays if you would like to arrange a visit or if you have any queries on 0333 0105358, 0113 2003710 or email: Jason.mulholland@hays.com
For full details and an application form go to https://webmicrosites.hays.co.uk/web/Killinghall
Please submit your completed application form to nicole.walkley@hays.com
Closing Date: 5pm, 9th March 2026
Shortlisting: 11th March 2026
Interview Date: 13th March 2026 (8am onwards)
The school is proactive in its practices and policies to achieve the highest standards in safeguarding and child protection and appointments are made subject to an enhanced criminal records check and satisfactory references. Candidates are required to complete an application form and any partially completed forms will be questioned. All short-listed candidates will be subject to online checks.