Teaching Assistant (Resourced Provision)

Holycroft Primary School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1JF

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January or sooner

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  26 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Term time, part time: Hours of Work: 28 hours per week, term time only 8:45am - 3:10pm Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Actual salary: Grade C/D SCP3-6 £25,614 - £26,847 FTE (Actual Salary £16,208-£16,988)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Teaching Assistant to join our new Resourced Provision, The Nest, supporting pupils with Communication and Interaction needs. This is a rewarding opportunity to work closely with children who require additional support to access learning, develop confidence, and achieve their full potential.Working alongside teachers, SEND professionals and the wider school team, you will play a vital role in creating a safe, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can succeed.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Has a genuine passion for supporting children and young people with additional needs.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Can motivate and inspire students to achieve their best.
• Demonstrates patience, resilience and excellent communication skills.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupils.
• Works effectively as part of a collaborative team.

The Role Will Include:

• Supporting teaching and learning activities under the direction of teaching staff
• Working with pupils individually and in small groups.
• Supporting pupils' social, emotional and communication development.
• Assisting with EHCP targets, behaviour support plans and personalised learning programmes.
• Monitoring progress and providing feedback to teachers and SEND staff.
• Helping to create a positive, engaging and purposeful learning environment.
• Supporting pupils during lessons, breaktimes, educational visits and wider school activities

For more information about the role and its essential requirements, please download the Job Description and Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

Holycroft Primary School is part of the Northern Star Academies Trust. The school is situated in the centre of Keighley and works very closely with its community. Children are central to everything we do and staff, and parents and the wider community work together to ensure the highest quality provision for all our pupils.

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.

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.

Additional documents

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

Person Specification - Teaching Assistant RP.pdf - 173 KB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Assistant JD - 2025.pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holycroft Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 336 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Holycroft Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@nsat.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holycroft-primary-school-keighley

Arranging a visit to Holycroft Primary School

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

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