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SEND Teaching Assistant

Stanbury Village School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0HA

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: Afternoons - 12 pm until 3 pm or 4 Afternoons per week
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: Band 5 Point 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a caring, patient and reflective SEND Teaching Assistant who is passionate about supporting children with additional needs to thrive within an inclusive and nurturing environment. The successful candidate will build positive and trusting relationships, supporting communication, interaction, emotional wellbeing and engagement through warm, responsive and consistent practice.

You will be adaptable, proactive and committed to working collaboratively with the Class Teacher, SENDCo, parents and external professionals to provide high-quality support tailored to the child’s individual needs.

We are seeking someone who values play-based and sensory approaches within the Early Years, demonstrates a strong commitment to safeguarding, and is enthusiastic about making a genuine difference to a child’s learning, development and wellbeing as part of our supportive school community.

What the school offers its staff

Stanbury Village School offers a welcoming, supportive and collaborative environment where staff wellbeing, professional development and inclusive practice are highly valued. Staff benefit from excellent mentoring and guidance from an experienced team, alongside strong professional development opportunities within a nurturing school community.

The school prides itself on its caring ethos, positive relationships and commitment to ensuring every child is supported to thrive academically, socially and personally. Staff also have the opportunity to work with enthusiastic, motivated pupils in a warm and inclusive village school setting, where they can make a genuine difference to children’s lives and contribute positively to the wider life of the school community.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

SEND Teaching Assistant Recruitment Pack - Reduced File Size.pdf - 6.69 MB (opens in new tab)

About Stanbury Village School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 113 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanbury Village School website
• Email address: recruitment@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01535642270
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanbury-village-school

Stanbury Village School is at the heart of the Bronte country and plays a fundamental role in the local community. We are a half form entry primary school who pride ourselves on the caring and nurturing environment where each member of the Stanbury family feels loved, cared for and valued. Families choose us because of our caring ethos, excellent behaviour and consistently strong outcomes.

Arranging a visit to Stanbury Village School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk.

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