Educational Teaching Assistant - Moor End Academy

Kirklees Council; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Moor End Academy, part of South Pennine Academies, is seeking an Educational Teaching Assistant. This role is pivotal in maintaining high educational standards and supporting students' progress. Candidates should be passionate and energetic, with a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Passionate and dedicated candidate with a strong sense of purpose.
• Ability to motivate and inspire students.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support students in achieving their academic and personal goals.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Foster relationships based on mutual respect.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Relevant qualification in teaching or education

Job description

Educational Teaching Assistant - Moor End Academy

Organisation Schools

Directorate Secondary Schools

Service Area Moor End Academy

Hours 30 hours term time only

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Position type Temporary

Length of contract This post is initially to July 2026 but is likely to be extended to meet ongoing student needs.

Grade Grade 6

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Moor End Academy.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our “World Class” Academy as an ETA

You'll be driven by agenuine ambition to help the academy maintain its high standards, thestrong sense of purpose and theethos that makes us‘World Class’.At Moor End Academy, lessons are underpinned by our core principles of teaching and learning – and our teachers have the freedom to be creative and innovative, so that pupils continue to make progress significantly above their peers nationally.

About us:

Moor End Academy is an outstanding, vibrant, diverse and inclusive school which provides a fantastic learning environment.

We have culture of strong behaviour expectations underpinnedby our three core values ofRespect, Ambition, and Responsibility.

Our dedicated staff are committed to delivering an outstanding education to all our students, and as a teacher you will benefit from our commitment to exceptional professional development, rooted in academic research.

We are part of South Pennine Academies Multi-Academy Trust and opportunities for collaboration and peer networking are at the heart of our secondary strategy.

• Relationships: Positive relationships, mutual respect and the promotion of an ambitious school culture are at the core of what we do each and every day.
• Orderly Environment: The academy is a highly orderly environment and students conduct themselves well throughout the day embodying our three core values.
• High performing: We are an exceptionally high performing school with a Progress 8 score which is well above national.
• Leadership: Senior leaders are highly visible, supportive and have an open-door policy.
• Morale: Our staff are buoyant in their attitudes and morale is high.
• High expectations: There is a tangible culture of high expectations; teachers can teach, and students can learn.
• Attendance: Students enjoy coming to school and attendance is well above national.
• World Class: We are an accredited‘World Class’academy and have held this quality mark since March 2022.
• CPD: We have achieved the ‘Gold’ CollectivED: Coaching, Mentoring and Professional Learning in Education Award.
• Wellbeing: We take a whole school approach to mental health and wellbeing and have achieved the CollectivED ‘Gold’ accreditation in recognition of our holistic offer, and strong practice.

We are looking for:

A passionate, energetic and dedicated candidate with a strongsense of purpose who has the genuine ambition to help our students achieve their ‘passports to success’.

An excellent practitioner with the ability to motivate and inspire our students to become the leaders of tomorrow!

We can offer you:

A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos, and we firmly believe in promoting a school culture based on mutual respect.

Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved students who thrive in a safe and caring environment.

If you’re impressed by our work, understand our vision, and want to be part of our exceptional academy, then we would welcome your application.

To apply for this role please click or copy and paste the following link:

Closing date for applications: 9am on 7th July 2025

Successful applicants will be required to undertake a Criminal Record Check via the DBS. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.