Job Description

Application closing date
06/11/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 2 ( 25,185 )plus Special School Allowance
Package
32 hours per week (8:30am - 3:30pm), term time plus 2 training days
Job category/type
Schools
Calderdale Council Application Form.doc
Job description

Are you seeking a new and exciting challenge. Wood Bank School is seeking to appoint a number of Teaching Assistants to join our vibrant team.






The successful candidate will:






Be a great team player with a range of interpersonal qualities.

Foster positive working relationships with all staff and children.

Support the teaching and learning process.

Bring a positive energy and withstand the challenges of the role.




Our school can offer:




High quality professional development opportunities.

A commitment to career development and growth.

A positive culture that supports staff wellbeing.

A supportive leadership team.




Applications are invited from prospective candidates who can demonstrate they meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification.






Please visit our website for up-to-date information, or phone us on the number below if you have any questions or would like to arrange a tour of the school.





Please contact the school office on (01422) 884170.






Wood Bank School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.





Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.






Address:


Wood Bank School,


Dene View,


Halifax,


West Yorkshire,



HX2 6PB





Tel: 01422 884170


Email: admin@woodbank.calderdale.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00am - Thursday 6th November 225

Shortlisting: Thursday 6th November 2025

Interviews will take place: Thursday 13th November 2025