Location(s)
School Hill, Kirkburton, Huddersfield HD8 0SG
Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Kirkburton CE (A) First School
Hours
23.75 Hours per week - Term time only
Number of Jobs
1
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st August 2027
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£14,418 - £14,647 per annum
Advert Wording
Hours: Full time or Part time
Location: School Hill, Kirkburton, Huddersfield, HD8 0SG
Start Date: January 2027
1:1 Educational Teaching Support Assistant
Our Governors are seeking to employ a skilled and inspirational Educational Teaching Assistant to work in classrooms and also support in our thriving After School Club.
During the afternoon session you would be supporting pupils learning, before transitioning into our After School Club.
Applications are invited for this job from individuals who are able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in our school.
We are looking to fill either a part-time or a full-time role; please indicate on your application form your availability and preference.
We Are Looking For a Candidate Who Will
- Be an excellent classroom teaching assistant with high standards and expectations
- Be hard working, enthusiastic and committed
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Be supportive of the Christian ethos and life of our school
- Support a 1:1 child with medical needs
- Be willing to learn or already have experience of working with a child with medical needs
- Be able to take initiative and be innovative
We Can Offer You
- A happy environment where everyone is valued
- A warm and welcoming Christian community
- Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
- Supportive governors and parents
As an Educational Support Assistant, you will be supporting the learning of a pupil with medical needs. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support in this role. You will support teaching in the classroom during lesson time.
The ability to relate to children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.
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.
If you require further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01484 609190 or email office@kirkburtonfirst.co.uk. For more information about our amazing school please go to our website www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
25 September 2026, 12:00 PM
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