Educational Support Assistant - Kirkburton CE (A) First School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 8,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is seeking a 1:1 Educational Teaching Assistant for Kirkburton CE First School. The role involves supporting a child with SEND in a Christian environment, working collaboratively within a motivated team. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and be eager to contribute to a nurturing educational community.

Benefits

Supportive governors and parents

Warm and welcoming Christian community

Qualifications

• Ability to support a child with SEND.
• Experience working with children is desirable.
• Good verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the learning and welfare of pupils in the classroom.
• Provide individual intervention work for a pupil with SEND.
• Assist in improving progress out of the classroom.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Educational Support Assistant - Kirkburton CE (A) First School

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Kirkburton CE (A) First School

Hours 15 - 32 hours per week (Both part time and full time hours considered) Term time plus 1 inset day.

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) School Hill, Kirkburton, Huddersfield HD8 0SG

Position type Temporary

Length of contract End of August 2026

Grade Grade 5

From £8,581 - £18,306 per annum (Depending on the hours)

1:1 Educational Teaching Support Assistant

Our Governors are seeking to appoint a 1:1 Educational Teaching Assistant. 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 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
• Be willing to learn or already have experience of working with a child with SEND
• 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 Teaching Assistant, you will be supporting the learning of a pupil with SEND. 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 and support and improve progress out of the classroom through individual intervention work.

Experience of working with children with SEND and knowledge of the national curriculum and current inclusion practices would be desirable for this role.

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 [e-mail]. For more information about our amazing school please go to our website www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk.

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached. A CV is not required.

Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the school either by email [e-mail] or by post to the school.

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.