Job Description

Application closing date
09/06/2025
Location
Bradford
Salary
30,060 - 32,654 full time equivalent (this will be pro-rated 37 hours TTO plus 5 days. Actual salary 25,972 - 28,605)
Package
Fixed term, One year contract
Job category/type
Schools

Job description
Are you ready to equip children with the knowledge and power to make a difference, to be different and embrace difference?





Please click here to find out more, and then read on.





Farfield Primary & Nursery School is looking for a skilled and caring adult who can support children in their learning. A key part of this role is to take responsibility for PPA cover of whole classes from EYFS - Year 6, this includes the planning of these lessons, as well as emergency cover as and when needed.





At Farfield Primary and Nursery School we will trust, support and challenge you to empower our future generations helping them to achieve their full potential and become unique well-rounded citizens.

Our priorities are to raise standards in phonics returning them to above 60% and increase combined attainment in KS2 to 65%. All staff, no matter what their role in school, have this as their focus.





We are looking for a highly motivated, inspirational practitioner who has the drive, vision and inter-personal skills to work with both staff, children, parents and other stakeholders.





We would like someone who cares about the children and is able to support them in lessons, allowing children to make good progress throughout their school career. This is a real opportunity to make a difference. If you are passionate about education and improving life chances, then we are keen to hear from you.





Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths or equivalent is an essential requirement for this post. Please state all of your qualifications on your application.





We need a HLTA who is an:





Outstanding classroom practitioner



Committed to raising achievement through an exciting and stimulating curriculum



Enthusiastic and forward thinking



Well organised and creative



Able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a range of staff to improve learning



Able to work in partnership with parents/carers and the wider community



The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:





A good sense of humour, enthusiasm and a positive, proactive attitude to their role



The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team



Excellent interpersonal and communication skills



Commitment to your own development



Farfield is a friendly, vibrant and lively school where our children are enthusiastic learners, well-motivated and encouraged to think for themselves. Visitors to our school always comment about the friendly, warm welcome from the staff and pupils.





To apply, go to https://prospectsonline.co.uk/job/8710-higher-level-teaching-assistant .

Closing Date: 9am, Monday 9th June 2025

Shortlisting: Monday 9th June 2025

Observation & interview date: w/c 16th June 2025

Farfield Primary & Nursery School

Reevy Crescent

Bradford

West Yorkshire

BD6 2BS

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