Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School

Hours

Reception Lunchtime Assistant - 11:45am to 12:45pm each day (term time only) & Educational Teaching Assistant in Nursery - Tuesday, Thurs and Friday from 12:45pm to 3:15pm and Wednesday from 8:30am to 11:30am.

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Station Lane, Bradford BD11 2JE

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

31st December 2025 & 31st March 2026 but both could be extended

Grade

5 & 6

Salary

5,877 - 6,465

Lunch Time Assistant in Reception (Grade 5) and Educational Teaching Assistant to work in Nursery (Grade 6)

Required as soon as possible


The children, staff and Governors wish to recruit an enthusiastic, highly motivated and capable Activity Club Assistant and Educational Teaching Assistant to play a key role in supporting the children in Reception over lunchtime and working with the children in Nursery as an educational teaching assistant.


Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential for this job, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff members.


The successful candidates will work the following -


Reception Lunchtime Assistant - 11:45am to 12:45pm each day (term time only)

This is a fixed term role to cover a maternity leave until 31st March 2026 (but could be extended).

Educational Teaching Assistant in Nursery - Tuesday, Thurs and Friday from 12:45pm to 3:15pm and Wednesday from 8:30am to 11:30am.

This is a fixed term role until 31st December 2025 but could be extended.





The role will include -

Promoting and encouraging good table manners and healthy eating Promoting and encouraging games and activities at lunchtime Working as a team with the other staff and liaising with teachers as needed Ensuring appropriate behaviour and dealing with any issues during the lunchtime Supporting children in Nursery in accessing the provision and developing their learning and social skills Being a key worker and keeping electronic logs of progress for children in Nursery Working under the direction of the teacher Following school policies and procedures


Birkenshaw CE (C) Primary School is a thriving, happy and popular school with an excellent reputation in the local community.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.


For further information about school, please visit the school website at:

www.birkenshawprimary.org

Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025


Shortlisting: Monday 6th October 2025



Interviews: Monday 13th October 2025





This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

03 October 2025, 5:00 PM