Educational Teaching Assistant - Beaumont Primary Academy

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Generous pension scheme

Flexi days during term time

Flu jabs provided

Cycle to work scheme

Will writing service

Personal development

Job summary

Beaumont Primary Academy in Huddersfield is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant to support children with a range of needs in mainstream classes and the additionally resourced provision. You will assist with planning, preparing resources, and supporting individuals or small groups.

Under guidance of teachers, you will help pupils access the national curriculum, contribute to intervention work, and model inclusive, respectful behaviour.

Qualifications

• Must love working with children.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Flexible, positive, can-do attitude.
• Kind, respectful, role model for pupils.
• Committed to personal growth and pupil development.

Responsibilities

• Support teachers with planning and resource preparation under guidance.
• Assist pupils individually and in small groups, inside and outdoors.
• Support SEN pupils within mainstream classes and the additional resources provision.

Skills

Love for children

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Positivity

Kind & respectful

Growth mindset

Job description

Hours
32.05. Monday - Friday, 8:35am - 3:30pm. Term time only

Organisation
Schools

Directorate
Primary Schools

Service Area
Beaumont Primary Academy

Hours
32.05. Monday - Friday, 8:35am - 3:30pm. Term time only

Number of Jobs
1

Location(s)
Dryclough Road, Crosland Moor, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 5JA

Position type
Permanent

Grade
Grade 6 – scale point 7

Salary
Actual Salary - £19,440

Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Beaumont Primary Academy

Required / Start date
as soon as possible

We are looking for someone to work under the guidance of class teachers/senior staff to implement and oversee agreed tasks with individuals/groups, both inside and outdoors and to maintain provision and resources in order to ensure high quality learning experiences for all pupils. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.

This is an exciting opportunity for Teaching Assistants to join Beaumont Primary Academy. The role will predominantly be supporting children with special educational needs within mainstream classes and the additionally resourced provision. There will also be some intervention work.

Join Us as an Educational Teaching Assistant at Beaumont Primary Academy

Every day is a chance to make a real difference! As part of our team, you’ll be supporting individual pupils or small groups, helping them shine and reach their full potential. Whether it’s through tailored teaching strategies, behaviour plans, or Individual Education Plans, you’ll be right there, cheering them on and guiding their progress.

You’ll help all our pupils feel included, confident, and excited to take part in school life—and access the national curriculum in a way that works for them . With your great communication skills and positive energy, you’ll inspire, support, and bring out the very best in every child you work with.

Are you someone who loves working with children, thrives in a team, and wants to be part of something truly meaningful? At Beaumont Primary Academy, we’re on a mission to change lives, and we’re looking for an Educational Teaching Assistant who’s just as passionate as we are!

What You’ll Bring

• A love for working with children and helping them shine
• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude
• A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model
• A commitment to your own growth as well as the children

Why Beaumont?

At Beaumont, we’re proud to be a happy and successful school community where every child is recognised, celebrated, and supported as an individual. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we’re committed to helping them shine through a caring, nurturing environment that puts their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Beaumont is a three-form entry primary school, offering 90 places in each year group from Reception to Year 6. We also have a 32-place nursery, with flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions to suit families’ needs.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham - working together to help every child thrive!

What You’ll Get In Return

We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:

• Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!
• Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.
• Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.
• Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.
• Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!
• Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.
• Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.
• Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here.

What will be actual pay? Use the calculator below to work out your take home pay!

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications.Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

Interviews will be held: week commencing 5th October 2026

Closing date: 02 October 2026, 9:00 AM