At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide 1:1 support for students with additional needs and assist in learning activities.
- Company: Honley High, a supportive school focused on staff wellbeing and student success.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, professional development, and various lifestyle perks.
- Other info: Join a vibrant community with excellent career growth and wellbeing initiatives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working in a friendly, creative team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills, patience, and a passion for supporting students.
The predicted salary is between 16663 - 17195 £ per year.
Actual: £16,663 - £17,195 per annum. **Pending Pay Award.
Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm.
Closing
Date: Monday7th September 2026 at 9am.
Start
Date: Assoon as your notice period allows.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receivesufficient applications for the role.
Therefore, if you are interested, pleasesubmit your application as early as possible.
Are you passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providingexcellent care and educational support to students with additional needs?
Do you recognise yourself as having strongcommunication skills, patience and understanding?
Are you a strong team player who can help tosecure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happyschool?
If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What the role involves in a nutshell
- Toprovide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additionalneeds who require individual support to support access to learning, as well asbeing able to nurture the child’s social and emotional needs.
- Responsible for some learning activities within theoverall teaching plan to enable access to learning.
In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the bestservice.
It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.
What will you get in return?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work aspart of a dedicated and friendly team under the direction and with the supportof the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher.
You will also benefit from fantastic support and developmentopportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderfulschool.
At Honley High you’ll find astrong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of ourchildren.
You’llbe joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – withnumerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from
- Automaticenrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- ASupportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staffdevelopment through proactive personal and professionaldevelopment.
- Workingas part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of ourstudents.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Additional holidayslinked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
- Lifestylebenefits & discounts.
Diverseperspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcomeapplications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience andskills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in whichyou could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
Read our Job Pack for further information.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
Weare committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Allstaff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports thiscommitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please be aware that it is an offence toapply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activityrelevant to children.
If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertakean online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Educationand Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.
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Educational Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) in Holmfirth employer: Honley High School
At Honley High, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and vibrant work environment where you can truly make a difference in the lives of students with additional needs. Our commitment to staff wellbeing is reflected in our numerous initiatives, professional development opportunities, and a strong leadership team dedicated to fostering a collaborative atmosphere. Join us in a role that not only provides meaningful educational support but also comes with fantastic benefits, including automatic enrolment in the West Yorkshire Pension Fund and lifestyle perks that enhance your work-life balance.
