Teaching Assistant

Stanbury Village School, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0HA

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: 6 hours per day - 30 hours per week - 8:30am until 3:30pm - Term Time Only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 8 months
• Pay scale: Band 5 - Point 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, caring and reflective Teaching Assistant to support pupils across our school. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to children’s learning, development and wellbeing within a nurturing and inclusive school environment.

The role will involve working alongside pupils in our Upper Key Stage 2 class during the mornings and supporting children within Key Stage 1 during the afternoons. You will work closely with class teachers and the wider school team to help pupils access learning, develop confidence and independence, and participate positively in school life.

You will support teaching and learning through a range of activities, including working with individuals and small groups, delivering targeted interventions, preparing learning resources and helping to maintain a positive, purposeful and well organised classroom environment.

On occasion, you may be required to provide one to one support for a pupil with SEND due to staff absence or the changing needs of the school. You should therefore be flexible, adaptable and confident in responding sensitively to pupils with a range of needs.

We are looking for someone who is patient, enthusiastic and committed to helping every child succeed. The successful candidate will understand the importance of building positive relationships, promoting high expectations and working collaboratively to provide consistent and effective support.

You will be joining a well established and supportive staff team who are committed to inclusion and to helping every child thrive. Previous experience of working with primary aged children would be beneficial, although a caring, reflective and child centred approach is equally important.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. As a member of staff at Stanbury Village School, you will play an important role in maintaining our strong safeguarding culture by ensuring that pupils feel safe, supported and cared for, and by following all safeguarding procedures with diligence and professionalism.

We strongly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school to learn more about the role, meet members of the team and gain a better understanding of our school and its pupils.

We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant who will:

Be a caring, patient and reflective practitioner who is committed to helping all children thrive within an inclusive environment.

Build positive and trusting relationships with pupils, supporting their learning, confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.

Work proactively with individuals and small groups, using clear explanations, questioning and encouragement to help pupils engage successfully with their learning.

Adapt activities and resources in response to pupils’ individual needs, interests and starting points.

Work closely and collaboratively with class teachers, the SENDCo and the wider staff team, contributing to a consistent and supportive approach across school.

Deliver targeted interventions and provide feedback to teachers about pupils’ engagement, progress and next steps.

Be flexible and willing to provide one to one support for pupils with SEND when required due to staff absence or the changing needs of the school.

Follow individual support plans and advice provided by school leaders, external agencies and other professionals where appropriate.

Be committed to developing their professional practice through reflection, feedback and ongoing training.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children.

Develop positive and professional relationships with parents and carers, sharing appropriate information in accordance with school procedures.

Contribute positively to the wider life and ethos of the school, including supporting PTFA events and other school activities where appropriate.

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team who genuinely care about the pupils, each other and the professional development of every member of staff.

Excellent mentoring and guidance from an experienced staff team who are committed to sharing their expertise and supporting colleagues at all stages of their career.

Strong professional development opportunities within a school that values learning for both pupils and staff.

A school community where staff wellbeing and professional growth are prioritised.

Enthusiastic, motivated pupils who enjoy learning and take pride in their education.

The opportunity to make a real difference within a warm and inclusive village school.

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 Recruitment - Compressed.pdf - 6.5 MB (opens in new tab)

About Stanbury Village School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 105 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stanbury Village School website
• Email address: recruitment@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01535642270
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanbury-village-school

Stanbury Village School is at the heart of the Bronte country and plays a fundamental role in the local community. We are a half form entry primary school who pride ourselves on the caring and nurturing environment where each member of the Stanbury family feels loved, cared for and valued. Families choose us because of our caring ethos, excellent behaviour and consistently strong outcomes.

Arranging a visit to Stanbury Village School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stanbury.bradford.sch.uk.

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