Apprentice Teaching Assistant

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE EARLY IF SUITABLE APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE About this Role We have a vacancy for an Apprentice Teaching Assistant. 30 hours per week, working term time only. Cullingworth Village Primary School is an academy with the Bradford Diocesan Academies Trust. We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Apprentice Teaching Assistant to work as part of our team. This is a great opportunity to start a career in education. The successful candidate will receive comprehensive training throughout the apprenticeship and ongoing support from school. Length of contract: Fixed term for 4 terms from September 2026 until December 2027, depending on start date. We can offer you: A ‘Good’ school (Ofsted December 2022) A friendly, caring staff with a strong commitment to TEAM CULLINGWORTH. AMAZING children who are friendly, enthusiastic and take pride in their learning. A head teacher with strong beliefs about children being at the heart of everything we do. A strong commitment to professional development and support at all levels. Level 2 Teaching Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths and English if required The successful candidate will: Provide support to teachers in preparing for lessons Support pupils with classroom activities Act as a role model for pupils and be a positive influence Be committed to continuous improvement Be resilient and have a sense of humour Be committed to the safeguarding and well-being of all children in their care. Be capable of working well as part of a team Support the school ICARE values of inclusion, compassion, aspiration, resilience and excellence Assist with the supervision of pupils outside lesson times, eg lunchtime, breaks The training provider to be confirmed but is likely to be Keighley College. See attached job description for further information about the role. Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the school by prior arrangement. If you’d like to apply, please follow the instructions to submit your application via My New Term only. Please note CVs are not accepted. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All posts are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK. Our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies are available to view on our school website. Our Recruitment and Employment of Ex-offenders Policy is available to view on the BDAT website.