Educational Teaching Assistant

Batley Multi Academy Trust; Birstall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational trust is looking for an enthusiastic Educational Teaching Assistant. You will support children with special educational needs, collaborate with the teaching team, and ensure a nurturing learning environment. Ideal candidates have experience in primary education and knowledge of the EYFS curriculum. This part-time role offers an annual salary of £19,258 and requires a commitment to professional development. Applications close on 8 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, especially those with special educational needs.
• Effective teamwork and ability to handle challenging situations.
• Enthusiastic and interested in Primary Education.

Responsibilities

• Support learning and welfare of students with special educational needs.
• Collaborate with teaching staff to provide care and guidance.
• Ensure a nurturing environment for children's education.

Skills

Experience with special educational needs

Teamwork

Communication skills

Understanding of EYFS curriculum

Knowledge of Read, Write, Inc Phonics programme

Job description

Educational Teaching Assistant at Healey Junior Infant and Nursery School

Job Reference # EDV/2025/HJIANS/81522

Location Healey Lane, Healey, Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 8BN

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Part‑Time

Salary £19,258.00 Annually (Actual)

Term time only

Closing Date 12:00pm, 8th Dec 2025

Start Date January 2026

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Educational Teaching Assistant

Grade 6: Actual annual salary - £19,258 per annum

31.75 hours per week, term time only

Permanent

To commence on January 2026

Batley Multi Academy Trust’s sole purpose is to provide a great education for Primary and Secondary learners throughout a local family of schools. The Trust is passionately committed to the communities of Batley, Birstall, Dewsbury and surrounding areas, serving local learners and their families to secure excellent educational outcomes, partnered with high aspirations. The Trust currently comprises Batley Girls’ High School, Batley Grammar School, Field Lane Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School, Hyrstmount Junior School, Manorfield Infant and Nursery School, Purlwell Infant and Nursery School and Upper Batley High School. We provide high‑quality education for all young people regardless of background or starting point. Collaboration across our Trust family of schools enables the sharing of expertise, knowledge and best practice to ensure academic and pastoral excellence, with all schools embracing the same overall ethos and values while maintaining their unique characters.

At Healey Junior, Infant and Nursery School we ensure that children are happy at school, love learning and become the best they can be. We are committed to providing a first‑class education for each learner and have high aspirations for all. Our shared values underpin school life and create a nurturing environment that enables children to thrive and succeed. The skills and dedication of our highly committed colleagues enable our school to provide the best start to children's education.

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, dedicated and enthusiastic Educational Teaching Assistant to provide the very best care, guidance and support to young people in our school who have special educational needs. The successful candidate will work as part of a team including teaching and associate staff to support the learning and welfare of learners. Specialism in EYFS curriculum and a sound knowledge and understanding of the Read, Write, Inc Phonics programme is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be efficient and enthusiastic with an interest in Primary Education. They must have an ability to deal with difficult situations and be able to work effectively as part of a team.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive, forward‑thinking school and Trust, who in return for your commitment and hard work will support you to achieve your own career goals and aspirations.

Closing date for applications is Monday 8 December 2025 at midday. Interviews will be held soon after.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all young people and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for Regulated Activity and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Batley Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.