Teaching Assistant

Denholme Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 4AY

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  7 December 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  24 November 2025

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: 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 training days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: NJC Grade C/D SCP3-6 £24,796 - £25,989 FTE (Actual salary: £16,966 - £17,782)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Hours of Work: 30 hours per week, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 3:15pm

Are you passionate about helping children thrive? Denholme Primary School is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant team. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our pupils by supporting their learning and development in a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment.

As a Teaching Assistant, you will:

• Work closely with teachers to deliver engaging learning experiences.
• Support pupils with a range of needs, including those with special educational requirements.
• Foster positive relationships and encourage independence, confidence, and self-esteem.
• Help create a welcoming, purposeful classroom environment where every child can succeed.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Caring, patient, and committed to helping children reach their potential.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a supportive team.
• Flexible and proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Why join us? At Denholme Primary, we pride ourselves on our strong community ethos and commitment to every child’s success. You’ll be part of a friendly, dedicated team that values your contribution and supports your growth.

For more information and to check you meet the essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

If you have any queries, please contact us at recruitment@nsat.org.uk

To arrange a visit to Denholme Primary School please contact the school office on 01274 832123

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• a team working together to raise standards for all our children;
• a positive school ethos that celebrates success;
• enthusiastic and co-operative children;
• a commitment to your professional development.

How to Apply
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Northern Star Academies Trust is a thriving family of 15 schools, serving the communities of Keighley, Bradford, Skipton, and Harrogate. Our vision is rooted in our core values: Nurture, Sustain, Aspire, and Thrive. Together, we work tirelessly to create environments where children and staff alike can flourish.

Please refer to our child protection and safeguarding policy and our policy on the employment of ex-offenders (included in the Safer Recruitment Policy)

https://www.nsat.org.uk/information-policies/item/5/policies

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Person Specification - Teaching Assistant Denholme.pdf - 181 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant JD - 2025.pdf - 179 KB (opens in new tab)

About Denholme Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Denholme Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@nsat.org.uk
• Phone number: 01274 832123
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/denholme-primary-school-bradford

Arranging a visit to Denholme Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nsat.org.uk.

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