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Teaching Assistant

Sandy Lane Primary School, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD15 9JU

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  To be confirmed

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 26 Hours a week. 4 days a week.
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months
• Pay scale: Band 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant who is enthusiastic, patient and committed to supporting children’s learning and wellbeing. The successful candidate will be able to work effectively as part of a team, support pupils individually and in small groups, and help create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

Good communication skills, a caring and flexible approach, and a willingness to support children with additional needs are essential. Experience of working with children in a school or similar setting is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be provided.

What the school offers its staff

Sandy Lane Primary School offers a welcoming, supportive and inclusive working environment where staff are valued and encouraged to develop professionally. We provide a strong team ethos, opportunities to gain experience working with a range of pupils, and ongoing support from experienced staff.

We are committed to staff wellbeing and work collaboratively to ensure a positive and rewarding working experience for all members of our 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.

Teaching Assistant Advert - Feb 26.docx - 48.5 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sandy Lane Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 332 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sandy Lane Primary School website
• Email address: kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01274 546 493
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sandy-lane-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Sandy Lane Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kendal.sutcliffe@sandylane.bradford.sch.uk.

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