Primary Teaching Assistant - Appleton Academy
| Posting date: | 20 June 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 July 2025 |
| Location: | Woodside Road, Wyke, Bradford, BD12 8AL |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Exceed Academies Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Primary Teaching Assistant
Band 5 SCP 4-6 (Actual salary £17,963 - £18,536 per annum)
32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Permanent
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join Appleton Academy.
The primary role of the teaching assistant is to support teachers in raising the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. This role involves assisting with the preparation of teaching materials, assisting classroom management and helping to create a positive learning environment.
Appleton Academy is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
The successful candidate will;
• Undertake work/care/support programmes in order to enable access to learning for learners and to assist teacher in the management of students and the classroom ideally have previous have previous experience in a similar role.
• Be looking to make a valuable contribution to the Academy’s successful development.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
The essential requirements of this role are;
• NVQ Level 2 for teaching assistants (supporting Teaching and Learning) or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• English and Math GCSE in Grade C or above.
Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 9am
Interview date: W/C Monday 7th July 2025
For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Recruitment on recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk. Further details about our Academy can also be found on our website https://appletonacademy.co.uk/.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an application form to recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk. Application forms can be downloaded from the school website https://appletonacademy.co.uk/news/vacancies/
CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
Band 5 SCP 4-6 (Actual salary £17,963 - £18,536 per annum)
32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only
Permanent
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Teaching Assistant to join Appleton Academy.
The primary role of the teaching assistant is to support teachers in raising the learning and attainment of pupils while also promoting their independence, self-esteem, and social inclusion. This role involves assisting with the preparation of teaching materials, assisting classroom management and helping to create a positive learning environment.
Appleton Academy is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
The successful candidate will;
• Undertake work/care/support programmes in order to enable access to learning for learners and to assist teacher in the management of students and the classroom ideally have previous have previous experience in a similar role.
• Be looking to make a valuable contribution to the Academy’s successful development.
• Possess excellent communication skills.
The essential requirements of this role are;
• NVQ Level 2 for teaching assistants (supporting Teaching and Learning) or equivalent qualifications or experience.
• Understanding of child development and learning.
• English and Math GCSE in Grade C or above.
Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 9am
Interview date: W/C Monday 7th July 2025
For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Recruitment on recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk. Further details about our Academy can also be found on our website https://appletonacademy.co.uk/.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an application form to recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk. Application forms can be downloaded from the school website https://appletonacademy.co.uk/news/vacancies/
CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.
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