Educational Teaching Assistant - Crossley Fields

Kirklees Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Kirklees Council is advertising for an Educational Teaching Assistant at Crossley Fields J & I School in West Yorkshire. This fixed-term post runs until 31 August 2027 and is 32.5 hours per week during term time plus one additional day.

The successful applicant will support pupils with Special Educational Needs and contribute to a positive, inclusive learning environment. We are seeking someone who can promote positive behaviour, work with teachers, and help prepare engaging learning resources

Qualifications

• Support pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEN), including behavioural, emotional, mental health and communication needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote positive behaviour and encourage independence and resilience in pupils.
• Work as part of a team of teachers, ETA colleagues and parents.
• Contribute to the preparation of learning resources and an engaging classroom environment.
• Support pupils' positive behaviour and play at lunchtimes.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Have a positive, solution-focused approach to supporting pupils to be the best version of themselves.

Job description

Location(s)

Wellhouse Lane Mirfield, West Yorkshire, WF14 0BE

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Crossley Fields J & I School

Hours

32.5 hours - Term time plus 1 day

Number of Jobs

1

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

until 31st August 2027

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£19,802 - £21,106

Advert Wording

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Crossley Fields for the post of Educational Teaching Assistant. This is fixed term to 31st August 2027 in the first instance subject to further funding. Crossley Fields Junior & Infant School is large multicultural school serving a diverse and broad catchment area. We are highly inclusive with a commitment to ensuring a broad and ambitious curriculum for all our children so that they achieve the best possible outcomes from their time with us. We are looking to appoint someone with the knowledge and skills, whether this is in a professional or personal capacity, to support pupils with Special Educational Needs, particularly those with behavioural, emotional, mental health and communication needs.

If you are able to…

• promote positive behaviour and encourage independence and resilience in pupils;
• work as part of a team of teachers, ETA colleagues and parents;
• contribute to the preparation of learning resources and an engaging classroom environment;
• support pupils positive behaviour and play at lunchtimes;
• demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills;
• have a positive, solution focused approach to supporting pupils to be the very best version of themselves,

Then Crossley Fields could be the school for you! Our website and Facebook pages showcase the fantastic teaching and learning that takes place in our school. We would highly recommend looking at both to get a real feel for what it would be like to work at Crossley Fields. Ongoing CPD is prioritised and specific training, if needed for the role, is able to be given.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome and encouraged.

Closing date

12 noon Monday 7th September 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be appointed subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks including references and satisfactory Enhanced Criminal Records with Children’s Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS.) A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

All shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches as part of due diligence checks and in accordance with KCSIE 2025.

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.