Teaching Assistant

Fieldhead Primary Academy, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 9BX

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  2 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £21,000.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

Fieldhead Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and committed Teaching Assistant to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a highly inclusive school that is committed to ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive academically, socially and emotionally.

As part of our ongoing commitment to meeting the needs of all learners, Fieldhead Primary Academy is establishing an internal Alternative Resource Provision (ARP). This provision will provide targeted support for pupils with additional needs, enabling them to access bespoke interventions, specialist support and tailored learning opportunities whilst remaining an integral part of our school community. The successful candidate will play an important role in helping to shape and develop this provision alongside our experienced staff team and SEND leadership. This presents a unique opportunity to contribute to a developing area of school practice that will have a significant positive impact on children's outcomes, wellbeing and inclusion.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of supporting pupils in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and/or those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

We require the successful candidate to:

Support pupils to access learning and achieve their full potential through high-quality classroom support and targeted intervention work.

Build positive, trusting and respectful relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and promoting high expectations.

Promote the inclusion, acceptance and participation of all pupils, particularly those with SEND and additional needs.

Work closely with teachers, the SENDCo, families and external professionals to support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.

Assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), behaviour plans and personalised support programmes.

Adapt learning activities and resources to meet individual needs, including supporting children with communication, sensory and emotional regulation needs.

Deliver and support targeted interventions for individuals and small groups, including early reading, phonics and speech and language programmes where appropriate.

Encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience, confidence and positive relationships with peers and adults.

Provide effective feedback to pupils and communicate progress and concerns to teachers and other professionals.

Support the development of the Academy's new Alternative Resource Provision, helping to create a nurturing, structured and engaging environment for pupils requiring additional support.

Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop inclusive practices and contribute to the success of the ARP and wider SEND provision.

Establish positive relationships with parents and carers, supporting strong home-school partnerships.

Contribute to maintaining a safe, stimulating and purposeful learning environment.

Attend relevant training and professional development opportunities to enhance expertise in SEND, inclusive practice and behaviour support.

Support wider school activities, educational visits and enrichment opportunities as required.

Why join Fieldhead Primary Academy?

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:

Play a key role in the development of our new internal Alternative Resource Provision.

Work alongside an experienced and supportive staff team committed to inclusive education.

Develop specialist skills and expertise in SEND, inclusion and targeted interventions.

Make a lasting difference to the lives, progress and wellbeing of children with additional needs.

Access high-quality professional development and training opportunities.

Be part of a caring school community where every child is valued and supported to succeed.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

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 Fieldhead Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 183 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Fieldhead Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fieldhead-primary-academy

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