Teaching Assistants

Kirklees Council; Salubindza; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive educational institution seeks passionate Teaching Assistants to support young people with complex educational needs. Ideal candidates should have experience in education, particularly with Key Stage 3, 4, or 5 learners, and a desire to assist youths facing social and emotional challenges. The position offers a range of staff benefits, including professional development and flexible working arrangements. Join a dedicated team at an academy that prioritizes the unique needs of every student and helps them thrive.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Eye test reimbursement

Blue Light Card eligibility

CPD opportunities

Flexible working

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience with Key Stage 3, 4, or 5 students.
• Ability to support students with SEMH needs.
• Passion for working with young people.

Responsibilities

• Support young people in the classroom.
• Lead interventions to promote personal development.
• Develop relationships with students and their families.

Skills

Education support experience

Engaging and inspiring learners

Patience

Resilience

Strong communication skills

Education

Relevant qualifications in education or child development

Job description

Overview

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of The Pivot Academy.

Are you looking to truly make a difference? Join our dedicated team and help transform the lives of young people every day.

At Pivot we believe children deserve better. Our therapeutic nurture provision delivers excellent education and support to learners with complex social, emotional, mental health (SEMH) and other associated needs. We recognise each of our learners as unique, offering a bespoke pathway to reflect their individual needs and support successful outcomes.

In our academy we teach children and young people from 8 to 18 years, who have an EHCP and require a specialist placement, or those for whom mainstream education is simply not working, or those who have been excluded from school. Every day our teams do incredible work, making a huge difference to some complex and challenging learners, many of whom come to us with traumatic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Due to our growth, we are currently seeking enthusiastic and resilient Teaching Assistants (who we call Learning and Behaviour Mentors) to support our young people. We are looking for candidates who have education support experience with Key Stage 3, 4 or 5, who can engage and inspire learners with SEMH and/or trauma needs. We have several classroom support and 1:1 roles available so an SEN specialism would be preferred but is not essential.

Our Teaching Assistants play a key role in addressing the barriers to learning, working with learners in the classroom and enabling them to achieve their full potential. Teaching Assistants also work as Key Workers, developing strong relationships with home to enable seamless support. At key times, Teaching Assistants also lead interventions to create meaningful personal development and learning. Through innovative, creative and professional practice, you will be able to engage our young people and inspire them to learn new skills and develop their self-esteem. Although this area can be challenging, we can offer the right candidate a supportive and fun working environment. We’re not looking for perfection — just passion, perseverance, and a genuine drive to help young people thrive.

Benefits

Working at Pivot will give you a real chance to change our learner’s lives and we truly believe you will find working here a rewarding experience. In addition, Pivot has a vast array of benefits for staff including but not limited to:

• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) by Prohms – 24/7 confidential support and guidance
• Eye test reimbursement for all staff
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• Professional development – CPD opportunities, apprenticeships and leadership development
• Death in Service – financial payment and wellbeing support
• Flexible working and early finish Fridays

Application and safeguarding

We welcome and strongly encourage candidates to visit us before making an application. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a mutually convenient time.

Apply now by visiting our website www.pivot-group.uk completing an application form and returning it to our HR team at [e-mail].

Closing Date: 03 February 2026

Interviews: 11 February 2025

We do encourage you to submit your application form as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to change the closing date for a vacancy and interview before the advertised closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding our young people and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check and appropriate referencing.

During the shortlisting process, Pivot will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.