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

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Educational Teaching Assistant to provide essential support to students with additional needs. This role involves working closely with children to foster their learning and emotional well-being, ensuring they have access to a vibrant and supportive educational environment. You will join a passionate team committed to making a real difference in the lives of students, with numerous opportunities for personal and professional development. If you are enthusiastic, patient, and eager to contribute to a positive school atmosphere, this position offers a rewarding chance to impact young lives positively.

Benefits

Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension

Supportive Leadership Team

Staff development opportunities

Free Parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Eye Care

Rewards and discounts

GP Online and Prescription Service

Lifestyle Benefits

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing educational support to students with additional needs.
• Strong communication skills and ability to nurture children's emotional needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated 1:1 support for children with additional needs.
• Be involved in all aspects of school life to enhance learning.

Skills

Communication Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Understanding of Additional Needs

Education

Relevant Teaching Qualification

Experience with Children

Job description

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

Organisation Schools

Directorate Secondary Schools

Service Area Honley High School

Hours 11 hours per week over 2 days, days will be agreed on appointment.

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type Permanent

Grade Band C (NJC points 4-6)

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

Start Date: As soon as your notice allows

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

Are you passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognize yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

What will you get in return?

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a passionate 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.

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.
• Undertaking moving and handling with designated students.
• To be actively involved in all aspects of school life.

What you’ll get in return?

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
• A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team
• Staff development through appraisal and CPD
• Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our students
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Eye Care
• Rewards and discounts
• GP Online and Prescription Service
• Lifestyle Benefits (discount platform)

If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.

HOW TO APPLY

Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Personal Assistant to the Senior Leadership Team Nicola Pogmore via [e-mail] .

If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.

SAFER RECRUITMENT

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024