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Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

Teaching Assistant - St John the Evangelist

Overview

36.25 hours per week

Term time only

Fixed Term until 31 August 2026

Pay Scale: SCP 6 - £20,675 - £21,045 per annum actual

Required as soon as possible

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Prime Objectives of the Post:

  • To complement, appreciate and support the role of teachers and other professionals by undertaking work/ care/support programmes which enables access to learning in the community as part of a teacher planned approach.
  • To support the class teacher in the management of pupils in the classroom, and other senior staff on a range of teaching and learning experiences which deliver an appropriately differentiated and suitably challenging creative curriculum for all pupils whilst meeting statutory requirements.
  • Work within school policies and procedures under the direction and guidance of senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision.
  • May from time to time be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility defined in this job description.

We are looking for a person who:

  • Has experience working with key stage 1 and key stage 2 children
  • Enjoys working with all children and has a good understanding of their needs
  • Has excellent literacy and numeracy skills and Phonics knowledge
  • Is enthusiastic and willing to work as part of a team
  • Has high expectations in all learning
  • Has experience of working with 1:1 with children and supporting whole class teaching
  • Has an excellent work ethic Is kind and caring Is prepared to actively support our Catholic ethos and be sympathetic to the school’s mission statement and aims.

At St John’s, we can offer you:

  • Enthusiastic and kind children
  • An excellent working environment
  • A supportive community
  • A commitment to professional development
  • An excellent team of staff
  • A positive and caring Catholic school ethos within the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.

Salary & Benefits

£20,675 - £21,045 per annum actual

Location

St John The Evangelist Catholic Primary School
Beacon Road
Bradford
West Yorkshire
BD6 3DQ

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Deadline and how to apply

Applications can be made by contacting Megan Corley in the school office: Megan.Corley@sje.bcwcat.co.uk or via telephone: 01274 679030.

A visit to the school before applying is recommended as this will give you a chance to fully understand the role.

Please note all completed application forms must be posted/ emailed directly to the school. Only CES application forms will be accepted. Please contact the school or look at the BCWCAT website for further information.

Closing date: Monday 8 September 2025 and interviews later that week.

 

Safeguarding

 The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

 

 

 

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