Education Teaching Assistant - Ashbrow School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council in Huddersfield is recruiting two Education Teaching Assistants to support an enhanced primary curriculum. Roles cover KS1 and KS2, with a focus on motivating pupils and contributing to school development.

Starting ASAP on a substantive basis, the successful applicants will join a dynamic team, participate in safeguarding and professional development, and engage with learners across the primary age range. Visits to school are planned for 17th September 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be committed to professional development.
• Willing to teach across the primary age range.
• All staff require an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Teach across KS1 and KS2 as part of a broader primary team.
• Support pupils to engage with an enhanced curriculum.
• Assist with safeguarding and school-wide welfare.

Skills

Motivated

Hardworking

Professional development

Engaging pupils

Job description

To commence ASAP and is on a substantive basis.

We are seeking to appoint two dynamic Education Teaching Assistants, who are committed to playing an active role in the life and continued development of our school. The successful candidate/s will have the opportunity to work alongside an enthusiastic and highly skilled team, to motivate and inspire our energetic, enthusiastic pupils and become part of our team to offer an enhanced curriculum to our children.

We are looking for posts in both KS1 and KS2.

Applicants must be highly motivated, hardworking and committed to their own professional development and be willing to teach across the primary age range. Please note this is a re-advertisement and previous applicants will automatically be re-considered for this post.

Visits to the school are scheduled for 13:00 on Thursday 17th September 2026, if you would like to visit us, please contact Miss Collins on 01484 452128.

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