Pastoral and Welfare Worker and Classroom Teaching Assistant
Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 9BH16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 January 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
14 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
- Pastoral, health and welfare
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Part time: (Combined Role – 5 Days per Week) Pastoral & Welfare Support (2 days per week – HLTA rate) Classroom Teaching Assistant (3 days per week – ATA rate)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- F 9
Hourly rate
- £13.69 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
Pastoral & Welfare Support Worker / Classroom Teaching Assistant
(Combined Role – 5 Days per Week)
We are seeking a caring, motivated and highly organised individual to join our primary school team in a combined pastoral and classroom-based role, supporting pupils’ wellbeing, engagement and learning.
This is a full-time position made up of two distinct but closely connected elements:
Pastoral & Welfare Support (2 days per week – HLTA rate)
For two days each week, the successful candidate will work in a Pastoral and Welfare Support capacity, providing targeted support to pupils who may be experiencing emotional, social or behavioural challenges.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing and mental health
- Working with children who may require additional pastoral care
- Liaising with families, school staff and external agencies where appropriate
- Supporting safeguarding processes and contributing to early help strategies
- Helping pupils to develop resilience, self-regulation and positive relationships
- Maintaining accurate records and contributing to support plans
This aspect of the role is paid at HLTA rate, recognising the additional responsibility and specialist nature of the work.
Classroom Teaching Assistant (3 days per week – ATA rate)
For the remaining three days each week, the postholder will work as a classroom-based Teaching Assistant, supporting teaching and learning across the school.
Responsibilities will include:
- Supporting pupils within the classroom, including small groups and individuals
- Working under the direction of the class teacher to support learning activities
- Supporting pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum
- Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
- Contributing to a safe, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment This aspect of the role is paid at ATA rate.
For the right candidate, we could offer some whole class teaching days.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with children in a primary school setting
- Is calm, empathetic and able to build positive relationships with pupils and families
- Has a strong understanding of children’s emotional and pastoral needs
- Can work flexibly across different roles within the school
- Is an effective communicator and a committed team member
- Has a positive, proactive and child-centred approach
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
- A welcoming, supportive school community
- A varied and rewarding role with strong pastoral focus
- Opportunities to make a real difference to pupils’ wellbeing and learning
- Appropriate pay reflecting the split responsibilities of the role
- Ongoing professional support and development
If you are passionate about supporting children to thrive both emotionally and academically, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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 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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 139 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- Office@kildwickce.uk
Kildwick C of E Primary School is a Church of England voluntary controlled school which means it is a church foundation.
It is controlled and funded by the Local Education Authority (LA) and It is a co-educational day school which caters for boys and girls of four to eleven years.
The school is situated in the village of Kildwick, between Skipton and Keighley, overlooking the Aire Valley. It is housed in Victorian buildings and is adjacent to the parish church, St. Andrews.
In January 2011, the school underwent major refurbishment to create additional classrooms as well as a kitchen where school dinners are prepared daily. We now have five classrooms, four of which are mixed age classes. There is a playground to the front of the school and a playing field across the road which is used for PE, sporting events, clubs and play times.
Although the school primarily serves the communities of Kildwick and Farnhill, it does attract a number of children from other areas. There are currently 141 pupils on role at the school.
Arranging a visit to Kildwick Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Office@kildwickce.uk.
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