Nurturing Teaching Assistant – Impact & Wellbeing Focus

Kirklees Council; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Day

Job summary

Diamond Wood Community Academy seeks friendly, reliable individuals to join its nurturing team. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive and teachers excel. The role supports wellbeing, learning, and classroom routines, with opportunities to assist with activities and visits.

The Trust offers benefits and safeguarding commitments. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the provided reception details.

Qualifications

• Supports pupils’ wellbeing and learning.
• Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff and families.
• Proactive, organised and assists with classroom preparation and routines.
• Follows school policies and communicates with the teaching team.
• Confident in supporting learning activities and keeping pupils engaged.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with learning activities and everyday tasks.
• Assist with classroom preparation and routines.
• Supervise pupils to ensure safety at all times.
• Assist with school activities, visits and day-to-day tasks.
• Support basic ICT use and classroom resources.
• Take on routine administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Pupil wellbeing

Building relationships

Organisation

ICT basics

Classroom routines

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Tools

ICT Tools

Job description

Diamond Wood Community Academy seeks friendly, reliable individuals to join its nurturing team. You’ll help create a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive and teachers excel. The role supports wellbeing, learning, and classroom routines, with opportunities to assist with activities and visits.

The Trust offers benefits and safeguarding commitments. Visits to the school can be arranged by contacting the provided reception details.