Level 2 Teaching Assistant

Cottingley Village Primary School, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1SY

18 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  8 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,185.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE) Band 5, SCP 4 to SCP 6 (actual salary £17112.18 - £17658.47 per annum)

Level 2 Teaching Assistant job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 Teaching Assistant at Cottingley Village Primary School.

The successful candidate will work under the direction of the class teacher and SENCO to support the learning, development and wellbeing of pupils across the school. This may include working with small groups, supporting individuals with additional needs and contributing to the smooth running of the classroom.

About our School

Cottingley Village Primary School, a welcoming and well‑established two‑form entry school with a 17‑place specialist provision for children with social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs.

At Cottingley Village Primary School, our values are reflected through the Six Golden Leaves, which play a vital role in shaping both the culture of the school and the behaviour of our pupils. They act as a clear and consistent set of principles that promote kindness, respect, resilience and responsibility in everyday school life. Guided by our motto, “Together We’ll Succeed”, these values are embedded across lessons, playtimes and interactions, helping children to understand not only how to achieve academically but also how to develop as thoughtful, caring individuals. The Six Golden Leaves provide a shared language for staff and pupils, ensuring expectations are clearly understood and upheld, while also celebrating positive choices. Ultimately, they support a nurturing environment where every child feels safe, valued and inspired to make the right decisions, contributing to a strong and inclusive school community.

If you'd like to know more about our school, please visit our website at https://www.cottingleyvillageacademy.co.uk/

The successful candidate will:

• Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress
• Support pupils' learning, both in the classroom and in small group or one-to-one settings
• Support children's personal, social and emotional development
• Assist in the planning and delivery of high-quality learning activities
• Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards
• Enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and learning
• Hold knowledge of successful strategies for assessing and raising pupils' achievement

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents
• Fantastic outdoor facilities
• Opportunities for further development and training
• A healthy work-life balance
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Free, on-site parking
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme

We would warmly encourage any interested candidates to visit our school setting. In order to do so, please contact Mrs Maria Symonds (Office Manger) on 01274567545 to make the necessary arrangements.

Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.

Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.

Exceed Academies Trust recognises and promotes the positive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in certain situations. We would encourage any job applicants, who choose to utilise AI when completing a vacancy application, to thoroughly check the data prior to submission, to ensure it is accurate, factual and demonstrable. Candidate suitability will be assessed at interview, however the recruitment process will reference information contained within the candidate’s application form. Any information contained within application form which is found to be factually inaccurate, may result in a conditional offer of employment being withdrawn.

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 Cottingley Village Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 452 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Cottingley Village Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cottingley-village-primary-school

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