Teaching Assistant

Beaumont Primary Academy; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing Support

Pension Scheme

Flexi Days

Flu Jab

Cycle to Work

Will Writing Service

Personal Development

Supportive Leadership

Job summary

Beaumont Primary Academy invites applicants for a Teaching Assistant role to support individual pupils and small groups, helping them shine and reach their full potential. You will contribute to inclusive classroom practice and work closely with teachers to implement strategies that help every child progress.

The role emphasises teamwork, strong communication, and a positive, proactive approach to support pupil wellbeing and engagement across the curriculum.

Qualifications

• Love for working with children and helping them shine.
• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset.
• Flexibility, positivity, and a can-do attitude.
• Kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model.
• Commitment to your own growth as well as the children’s.

Responsibilities

• Support individual pupils or small groups to reach their potential.
• Assist with tailored teaching strategies and behaviour plans or IEPs.
• Foster inclusion and positive engagement in school life and activities.

Job description

About this Role

Join Us as a Teaching Assistant at Beaumont Primary Academy

Every day is a chance to make a real difference! As part of our team, you’ll be supporting individual pupils or small groups, helping them shine and reach their full potential. Whether it’s through tailored teaching strategies, behaviour plans, or Individual Education Plans, you’ll be right there, cheering them on and guiding their progress.

You’ll help all our pupils feel included, confident, and excited to take part in school life—and access the national curriculum in a way that works for them. With your great communication skills and positive energy, you’ll inspire, support, and bring out the very best in every child you work with.

Are you someone who loves working with children, thrives in a team, and wants to be part of something truly meaningful? At Beaumont Primary Academy, we’re on a mission to change lives, and we’re looking for a Teaching Assistant who’s just as passionate as we are!

What You’ll Bring

• A love for working with children and helping them shine

• Great communication skills and a team-player mindset

• Flexibility, positivity, and a can‑do attitude

• A kind and respectful approach that makes you a fantastic role model

• A commitment to your own growth as well as the children’s

Why Beaumont?

At Beaumont, we’re proud to be a happy and successful school community where every child is recognised, celebrated, and supported as an individual. We believe that every child has the potential to succeed, and we’re committed to helping them shine through a caring, nurturing environment that puts their wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Beaumont is a three-form entry primary school, offering 90 places in each year group from Reception to Year 6. We also have a 32-place nursery, with flexible morning, afternoon, or full-day sessions to suit families’ needs.

South Pennine Academies, based in West Yorkshire, is a close-knit family of 11 primary and secondary schools across Calderdale, Kirklees, and Oldham — working together to help every child thrive!

What You’ll Get in Return

We believe happy staff = happy students. That’s why we offer:

• Wellbeing Support - stress & cancer support, weight management, and more!

• Generous Pension Scheme - for your future security.

• Flexi Days - two paid days off during term time for those important life moments.

• Free Annual Flu Jab - because we care about your health.

• Cycle to Work Scheme - get fit and go green!

• Free Will Writing Service - because peace of mind matters.

• Personal Development - training and growth opportunities to help your career soar.

• Supportive Leadership - you’ll never feel like just a number here.

We are aware that an increasing number of applicants are using AI technology to generate responses on SPA Applications. Over reliance on AI-generated content in application forms is strongly discouraged and we will conduct a thorough screening process before selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to enhance your application, please disclose this in your SPA application form.

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