Educational Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - Honley High School

Kirklees Council; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

West Yorkshire Pension Fund

Eye Care

Cycle to Work scheme

Free Parking

Annual Flu Vaccines

Home & Technology Scheme

Rewards and discounts

GP Online and Prescription Service

Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP

Lifestyle benefits & discounts

Job summary

Honley High School in Holmfirth is seeking a dedicated individual to provide 1:1 support for a pupil with additional needs, helping access learning and developing social and emotional skills.

You will contribute to learning activities within the teaching plan, and work as part of a supportive team under the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher.

This fixed-term term-time contract offers fantastic development opportunities and a positive school community.

Qualifications

• To provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to support access to learning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social and emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.
• In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.

Skills

One-to-one support

Additional needs

Learning activities

Teamwork

Solution-focused

Job description

Hours

28 hours 45 minutes per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Secondary Schools

Service Area

Station Rd, Holmfirth HD9 6QJ

Hours

28 hours 45 minutes per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Station Rd, Holmfirth HD9 6QJ

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Fixed Term until 31st August 2027, Term time plus 2 days.

Grade

Band C (NJC points 4-6)

Salary

£16,663 - £17,195 per annum. **Pending Pay Award.

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Honley High School

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What The Role Involves In a Nutshell

• To provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to support access to learning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social and emotional needs.
• Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.

In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher. You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At Honley High you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.

You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!

In Addition To This You Will Benefit From

• Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
• Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
• Free Parking.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Additional holidays linked to service.
• Eye Care.
• Annual Flu Vaccines.
• Home & Technology Scheme.
• Rewards and discounts.
• GP Online and Prescription Service.
• Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
• Lifestyle benefits & discounts.

Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.

Closing date

07 September 2026, 9:00 AM