SEND Teaching Assistant - Howard Park Community School

Kirklees Council; Cleckheaton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Howard Park Community School, part of Kirklees Council, is seeking a Teaching Assistant to support pupils with SEND in EYFS/KS1. The role involves 1-1 support and small-group help to foster learning and development within a warm, nurturing environment.

Successful candidates will relate well to children with SEND, show enthusiasm and teamwork, and take direction from teaching staff and the SENDCo. The position is temporary, with DBS checks required.

Qualifications

• Relate well to children, especially those with SEND.
• Understanding of early child development and how children with SEND learn.
• Ideally able to work as part of a team.
• Enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated with a positive approach.
• Able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with SEND in EYFS and KS1, including 1-1 work and small groups.
• Assist learning and development under direction from class teachers and the SENDCo.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

SEND awareness

Child development

Team player

Initiative

Job description

Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Howard Park Community School

Hours

30 hours 50 minutes term time only

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton BD19 3SD

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

To start ASAP until 31st August 2026

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£19,316 - £20,589

Advert Wording

Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work alongside pupils with SEND in our EYFS and KS1. The role will involve working 1-1 with pupils at times but also in small groups to help best support their learning and development. The role will involve taking direction from both class teachers and our SENDCo.

We Are Looking For Candidates Who

• Relate well to children, especially those with SEND
• Ideally have an understanding of early child development and how children with SEND learn
• Are able to work as part of a team
• Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
• Have a positive approach
• Can use their initiative

Our School Also Offers You The Opportunity To

• Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
• Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum
• Work with an experienced, supporting and successful team who love to work collaboratively.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

The post is a temporary post although there may be the potential for it to continue beyond the initial period.

If you would like to find out more information about this post, please contact school on 01274 864972. Visits are very welcome and encouraged.

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.

Closing date

11 October 2026, 11:55 PM