Educational Support Assistant

Kirklees Council; Salubindza; On-site; ZAR 15 000 - 20 000; Part time

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Teaching Assistant in Salubindza to support children in a friendly, community school. This temporary role until July 2026 involves working closely with class teachers and supporting individual children from EYFS to Year 5 during various learning activities. Candidates should understand the National Curriculum and be adaptable to support children's specific needs. The position offers a stimulating environment with an outstanding rating from Ofsted, a supportive team, and additional healthcare benefits.

Benefits

Free access to Kirklees Employee Healthcare

Supportive team environment

Stimulating outdoor learning facilities

Qualifications

• Understanding of EYFS, KS1, and KS2 National Curriculum.
• Ability to work with children to help them reach their potential.
• Willingness to undergo training for specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Support children in class, playtime, and lunchtime.
• Work under guidance of class teachers.
• Assist children individually and in groups.

Skills

Understanding EYFS, KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum

Hardworking and team-oriented

Adaptability for children with specific needs

Resilience

Job description

30 hrs Teaching Assistant – could be part time roles by more than one person

Temporary until 31st July 2026 in the first instance

Start date: ASAP

Emley First School is friendly, community school in a beautiful rural setting, judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024.

Working hours for this role will take place between 8:50am and 3:30pm Monday – Friday during term time but this could be full time or part time.

You will be supporting children in class, during playtime and during lunchtime. The role will be supporting children individually as well as in groups and could be anywhere across school with children from EYFS to Year 5.

We are looking to appoint a caring, conscientious, reliable member of support staff to join our dedicated, hard-working, friendly team. As a key member of our team you will work under the guidance of class teachers to support children.

The role will be temporary until 31st July 2026 in the first instance due to budget restraints.

We are looking for someone who:

• understands the expectations of the EYFS, KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum and is able to work effectively with children to enable them to reach their full potential
• is hardworking, has pride in their work, is keen to be part of a team
• is willing to support individual children with specific needs, and where necessary undertake training and adapt their practice as required
• is resilient and can find positives in all situations

We can offer you:

• An ‘Outstanding’ school as judged by Ofsted April 2024
• Children who love learning and want to achieve
• A strong team who will support a new member of staff
• A supportive wider community including the Governing Body
• A stimulating environment with fantastic grounds and outdoor learning facilities
• Free access to Kirklees Employee Healthcare

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01924 326802 to organise a visit. For more information about the school please go to our website.

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. These jobs are also subject to satisfactory references.

To apply for this job, please download and complete an application form. A CV will not be accepted.

Please state in your application whether you would be looking for full time or part time working.

Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher at the school either by email [e-mail] or by post to the school.

Closing date 12 noon on Thursday 12th February 2026