01535 653 290 office@silsden.bradford.sch.uk

Vacancies

Level 3 Teaching Assistant – Permanent Position

31.25 Hours per week over 5 days.

 Band 6-7. NJC Points  7 – 17  

Actual Salary – £18,687 – £21,956 (depending on experience)

  

Commencing: As soon as available 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed person to join our Teaching Assistant team, supporting teaching and learning and the personal development of pupils within our KS1 and KS2

You will be working alongside our teaching team to provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for our children. You may also be required to cover whole classes alongside other support staff.

 

We are looking for a candidate who:

  • Has the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school, within the National Curriculum
  • Has a good understanding of children and is able to form positive relationships
  • Can use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning
  • Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
  • Behave in a professional manner within a team environment
  • Is a flexible and creative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a good sense of humour.
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We can offer you:

  • A strong and supportive team of staff and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues

      in a three-form entry school.

  • An modern work place, with the latest equipment designed to support teaching

      and learning in a fantastic rural location.

  • A positive school ethos where pupil behaviour is very good and children are

      enthusiastic about their learning.

  • A welcoming and friendly school with strong home/school partnerships.
  • A staff wellbeing package, car parking space and a locker!
  • The opportunity to develop your role further through accessing high quality CPD opportunities.

All applicants are strongly recommended to visit the school – please contact the school office to arrange a time.

Closing date: 9am 24th November 2025

Interviews:  27th / 28th November 2025

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online Searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.