Vacancies

Teaching Assistant – Welfare and Personal

To start as soon as possible - Temporary until August 2026 in the first instance

Term time only - 26 hours 50 minutes per week

Band 4 Point 4 – (£13.05 per hour / £25,185 FTE)

The children, staff and Governing Body of this successful, friendly and popular school are looking for an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to work supporting a child with SEND.

The candidate we are looking for must have:

The ability to manage complex learning needs including personal care
The ability to work as part of a team and use their own initiative
A commitment to helping each child fulfil their potential
Good communication and ICT skills
A good sense of humour and enjoy working with children
A calm, positive and confident manner and be prepared to help support the learning and personal care of the supported child
Good organisational skills and be self motivated with high expectations
The ability to liaise with external agencies
GCSE English and Maths or equivalent e.g. Adult Literacy/Numeracy at level 1.
An awareness of safeguarding issues

We can offer you:

an attractive and well-resourced working environment;
a welcoming, friendly, supportive staff and governors who will value your contributions;
opportunities for personal and professional development and
a focus on well-being.

Visits to our school are recommended. Please contact our school office on 01274 678386 to arrange an appointment.

Please apply using the application form below.

Closing date for applications is Monday 23^rd February 2026 at 9.00am

Interviews will take place week commencing 23^rd February 2026

Please email completed application forms to pam.cryer@hilltop.bradford.sch.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All posts are subject to enhanced DBS check.

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

Please note CVs are not accepted for this post.

Teaching Assistant - Welfare & Personal Job Description and Specification

MAIN APPLICATION FORM

Ofsted Report April 2023