Fixed Term Teaching Assistant

Ben Rhydding Primary School, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 8QH

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  October/November 2026

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  21 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £19,452.41 - £20,115.30 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant job summary

Fixed Term Teaching Assistant (October/November 2026 to July 2027)

*Includes lunchtime duty*

To start as soon as possible November/December2026

SCP 5 32.5 hrs a week/Term Time Only Salary

‘The school is a kind and tolerant place where pupils’ individuality and success are recognised and celebrated’ Ofsted Jul 24

The governing body of our school are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to work at our caring, inclusive and enriching school. The position is Fixed Term and is tied to specific SEND funding for pupils at the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good team ethic and interpersonal skills
• Experience of working to support pupils with emotional and SEND needs
• Have high expectations of pupils
• Have determination to help deliver outstanding and inclusive learning for all pupils

We can provide:

• A climate of high expectations whilst recognising the needs of all children through inclusive practices in all classrooms.
• Excellent pupil behaviour and attitudes and a thriving school culture.
• A workplace where priority is placed on staff development and consideration of wellbeing and workload.

We are a positive school where everyone is valued and supported.

Visits to the school are advised and can be arranged by contacting, our Operations Lead on 01943 431133 or email her on office@benrhydding.bradford.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 5th November 2026 at 9am

Shortlisting: Thursday 5th November 2026

Interviews: Friday 6th November 2026

Interviews and details will be given to all the successful candidates.

Ben Rhydding School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All posts are subject to safer recruiting procedures and an enhanced DBS check. Proof of

eligibility to work in the UK will be required. Please note CV’s are not accepted for this post.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Ben Rhydding Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ben Rhydding Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ben-rhydding-primary-school-ilkley

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