Teaching Assistant

Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy, Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, HX6 1BL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  2nd September 26

• Closing date

  13 July 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,461.00 Annually (Actual)

Teaching Assistant job summary

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for the Pupil

To work with individual or groups of pupils to support learning as directed by the teacher/SENDCO (including Forest School and Nurture) including intervention programmes as appropriate.

To support working relationships with pupils, acting as role model and setting high expectations.

To meet the personal and physical needs of pupils whilst encouraging their independence.

To facilitate pupil access to specialist provision as indicated by the pupil’s IEP or EHC.

To develop a range of learning support materials and resources (adapting where appropriate for individual pupil needs) e.g. English and Maths.

To work with individuals or groups of pupils in the use of IT to support learning.

To monitor and give feedback on the progress of the pupils in regard to the objectives in their plan.

To hear children read, support guided reading activities and maintain records.

Promote positive values, attitudes and good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

To encourage pupil participation in school activities and interaction with others.

To support children in Forest School when required. This will involve working outside throughout the year.

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 Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 163 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sacred Heart Catholic Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-voluntary-academy-sowerby-bridge

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