Teaching Assistant

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

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 June 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: Full time: 31 Hours per week, Monday - Friday Working Hours - 8.30am - 3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: BAND 5

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Experience of working with children in a school, childcare, or similar setting.
• A good understanding of how children learn and develop.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and use initiative when required.
• Patience, flexibility and a caring approach.
• Ability to support pupils with a range of learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
• Good standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Teaching Assistant in a primary school.
• Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or equivalent).
• Experience of supporting pupils with SEND.
• Knowledge of phonics, early reading, or intervention programmes

What the school offers its staff

We Can Offer

• Friendly and enthusiastic children.
• A supportive and experienced staff team.
• A welcoming and inclusive school community.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• A rewarding role where you can make a positive impact on children's lives.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

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 - July 2026.docx - 48.8 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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