Educational Support Assistant / Lunchtime Supervisor - Shepley First School

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Support Assistant to join their caring team. This role offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant learning environment where you can make a real difference in children's lives. The ideal candidate will be passionate about education, possess strong communication skills, and be committed to safeguarding. Join a supportive team in a beautiful rural setting and help foster a nurturing atmosphere for students to thrive. If you're ready to contribute to a school that values high aspirations and teamwork, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Understanding of child development and learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers in delivering high-quality education.
• Assist with the care and welfare of children.
• Encourage and support children's learning and development.

Skills

Educational Support

Child Safeguarding

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Relevant Educational Qualification

Job description

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Shepley First School

Hours ESA 28.75 hours per week working 8.45am–3.30pm and LTSA 2.5 hours per week working 12.15pm-12.45pm

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Firth Street Shepley Huddersfield HD8 8DD

Position type Temporary

Length of contract To commence 1st June 2025 on a Fixed Term basis until 31st July 2026

Grade Grade 5 for ESA and Grade 3 for LTSA

We are currently looking for a brilliant, caring and dedicated Educational Support Assistant to join our wonderful team.

We are a small school with high aspirations, committed to providing the highest quality education for our children. Our dedicated staff team have created a caring, inspiring and vibrant learning environment where everybody is encouraged and supported to ‘be the best they can be’.

As a staff team we work very hard to create the kind of school we all believe in. We work hard, take great pride in the work we do and have high expectations of ourselves. We all work as a team and being in a small school means we are all willing to get stuck into whatever needs doing!

If you would love to work in small supportive team, in a beautiful rural setting, and feel you have the right skills, experience and qualities needed for this role, then please do consider applying.

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, please contact the school on 01484 603230. For more information about the school please go to our website.

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