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L1/2 Teaching Assistant required ASAP. 32.5/19.5 hours per week, Perm-TTO
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD4 9PY21 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
18 September 2026 at 8am
Date listed
28 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Monday to Friday, 32.5 hours per week, 8.45am till 3.15pm or Wednesday to Friday 19.5 hours per week, 8.45am till 3.15pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- SCP2-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Academy Council and Trust Board of this good school are looking for an enthusiastic Level 1 or Level 2 Teaching Assistant to join our very popular, expanding school, on a permanent contract, term-time only, 5 days, 32.5 hours per week, £18,661 - £20,221 per annum. (8.45am to 3.15pm), Monday to Friday, or 19.5 hours per week Wednesday to Friday, (8.45am to 3.15pm), to start as soon as possible.
As a Teaching Assistant working in this school you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.
Prime Objectives of the Post:
To complement, appreciate and support the role
of teachers and other professionals by undertaking work/ care/support programmes which enables access to learning in the community as part of a teacher planned approach.
To support the class teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom, and other senior staff on a range of teachingand learning experiences which deliver an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements.
Work within school policies and procedures under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision.
May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.
As a Teaching Assistant working in our school it’s essential that you:
Are a positive, caring and energetic ‘can-do’ attitude. Have experience of working successfully with children. Are highly motivated in caring for vulnerable children.
Have the ability to give feedback and support in order for children to make progress in their learning.
Have an understanding of how to safeguard children. Take a genuine interest in aiding children’s development.
The school is committed toa rigorous implementation of our safeguarding policy.All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exception Order 1975, 2013 and 2020
What the school offers its staff
The school can offer:
Wonderful, enthusiastic pupils.
A welcoming and friendly school community. Committed and hardworking Staff.
Experienced and supportive Governing Body and leadership team. Excellent professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks, and the receipt of satisfactory references.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 420 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- joanne.hayes@col.bcwcat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01274 681961
St. Columba’s prides itself in having a strong and supportive community with wonderful, enthusiastic children, who are well behaved. The school provides extensive professional development opportunities through the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust, the Diocese of Leeds and regional Teaching School hubs. Through our carefully planned provision for staff wellbeing, we demonstrate a genuine commitment to listening to the views of all. You will be fully supported in your chosen pathway for future career development.
St. Columba’s is an exciting place for anyone who is passionate about improving the life chances of young people. As a Class Teacher working in this school, you will have the opportunity to make a significant difference to the lives of our children and the community we serve.
Arranging a visit to St Columba's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joanne.hayes@col.bcwcat.co.uk.
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