Teaching Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a fixed term Teaching Assistant, required to offer one to one support for a pupil at Baildon Glen Primary School. The successful candidate will play a vital and rewarding role in supporting a child with multiple and complex needs, including aspects of personal care and the development of early communication skills. This is a highly meaningful position where you will make a real difference to a pupil's daily experience and progress.

The post is fixed term until July 2026 and is funded specifically to support this named child. Baildon Glen Primary School 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. 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.

• Have previous experience working with students with SEN needs.
• Have a nurturing, patient approach that supports a child with complex needs to feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
• Have a flexible, child‑centred approach that adapts to the pupil's evolving needs.
• Have a strong commitment to ensuring excellent pupil progress.
• Be dedicated to sharing responsibilities for raising standards.
• Enjoy a collaborative style approach to working and learning.
• Hold knowledge of successful strategies for assessing and raising pupils' achievement.

• Children who are enthusiastic to learn.
• Supportive Trust central team, school leadership, governors, staff and parents.
• Fantastic outdoor facilities.
• Opportunities for further development and training.
• A healthy work‑life balance.
• Free access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Free, on‑site parking.
• Excellent employer pension contribution scheme.