Senior Educational Teaching Assistant / Educational Teaching Assistant - Hepworth J & I School

Kirklees Council; Holmfirth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A community school in Holmfirth seeks a Full-Time Senior Educational Teaching Assistant to support key stage learning from September 2025 to August 2026. The successful candidate will work as a Cover Supervisor and Educational Support Assistant, fostering positive relationships and delivering creative lessons. A supportive environment with ongoing training opportunities awaits.

Benefits

CPD opportunities

Supportive working environment

Well-resourced environment

Visits encouraged to meet staff

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching phonics is an advantage.
• Willing to engage positively with other professionals and parents.
• Dedicated to enabling every child to fulfill their potential.

Responsibilities

• Working across both key stages as a Cover Supervisor and Educational Support Assistant.
• Teaching lessons from plans left by teachers and managing behavior.
• Participating in the wider aspects of school life.

Skills

Positive relationships with pupils

Creative lesson delivery

Behavior management

Enthusiasm for child development

Job description

Senior Educational Teaching Assistant / Educational Teaching Assistant - Hepworth J & I School

Organisation Schools

Directorate Primary Schools

Service Area Hepworth J & I School

Hours 32.50

Number of Jobs 1

Location(s) Main Gate, Hepworth, Holmfirth HD9 1TJ

Position type Temporary

Length of contract 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026

Grade 6 - 7

Hepworth J & I School is a happy, community school with a well-established staff team, supportive parents, a dedicated governing body and children who are a joy to teach. We have a vacancy from September 2025 for a full-time (or 4 day a week negotiable) member of staff to work as a combined Cover Supervisor (2.5 days) / Educational Support Assistant (2.5 days). The role will involve working across both key stages. A knowledge of teaching phonics is an advantage but training will be provided to the right candidate if this isn’t already in place.

We are looking someone who can:

• Form positive relationships with pupils and teach with fun and enthusiasm
• Teach lessons creatively from plans left by teachers and manage behaviour positively
• Want to take part in the wider aspects of school life
• Willing to form strong professional relationships with other professionals and parents
• Work as part of the close staff team
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential

We can offer you:

• Children who love learning and want to achieve
• A strong staff team, who are dedicated to school improvement
• A well-resourced and stimulating environment
• CPD opportunities
• A supportive working environment
• Established links with our local pyramid

Visits to the school to meet the Head and school dog are encouraged. Please ring the school office to arrange a visit.

Hepworth J & I School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced CRB check and satisfactory references

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.