Educational Teaching Assistant

Kirklees Council; Salubindza; On-site; ZAR 439 000 - 549 000; Full time

Job summary

A local education authority seeks an experienced individual to support pupils with educational health care plans at a high school site. The role involves one-to-one support and team guidance on core skills and curriculum needs. Candidates should have experience in a school environment and the ability to assist teachers in planning activities. This fixed-term position offers 32.5 hours a week and is scheduled to start in February 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment is essential.
• Ability to work one-on-one and in teams with pupils.
• Proven skills in helping pupils access the curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage pupils with their learning activities.
• Provide guidance on core skills according to school policies.
• Assist teachers in planning class activities.

Skills

Experience working with children

Ability to assist teachers

Support for educational health care plans

Job description

Contract: Grade 6 term time plus 2 days

Fixed term 12 months to February 2027

Hours: 32.5 hours

Interview w/c 9th February 2026

Start date: February 2026

We are looking for someone to actively encourage and support pupils with an educational health care plan (EHCP) to participate in the life and activities of the school and access the national curriculum to the best of their ability.

The role involves providing support and guidance on a one to one basis or to teams of pupils in their core skills and curriculum needs as per school policies/practices. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working with children in a school environment and have the ability to assist the teacher in planning class activities.

Further details about Netherhall Learning Campus are available on the website www.nlconline.org.uk. If you require further information, please contact the school. This role is available at the High school site but all roles could involve working at any of the sites across the campus.

Application forms should be returned to the school by Monday 2nd February 2026 at 12pm by e-mail to [e-mail]

SUCCESS FOR ALL

Netherhall St James C of E (VC) Infant and Nursery School

Rawthorpe Lane, Huddersfield, HD5 9NT

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form