Educational Support Assistant - Kirkburton CE (A) First School

Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Kirkburton CE (A) First School
Hours
32\.50 hours per week \- Term time only
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
School Hill, Kirkburton, Huddersfield HD8 0SG
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st August 2027
Grade
Grade 5
Salary
£19,100 \- £19,403 per annum

Fixed Term Contract: Initially for one year

Start Date: September 2026

1:1 Educational Teaching Support Assistant

Our Governors are seeking to an Educational Support Assistant. Applications are invited for this job from individuals who are able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in our school.

We are looking for a candidate who will:

• Be an excellent classroom teaching assistant with high standards and expectations


• Be hard working, enthusiastic and committed


• Be able to work as part of a team


• Be supportive of the Christian ethos and life of our school


• Support a 1:1 child with medical needs


• Be willing to learn or already have experience of working with a child with medical needs


• Be able to take initiative and be innovative

We can offer you:

• A happy environment where everyone is valued


• A warm and welcoming Christian community


• Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn


• Supportive governors and parents

As an Educational Support Assistant, you will be supporting the learning of a pupil with medical needs. You will be a resilient person who is looking for a challenge in providing great support in this role. You will support teaching in the classroom during lesson time.

The ability to relate to children/young people from diverse backgrounds is essential for this job, as well as having good verbal communication skills in order to liaise with children/young people and other staff members.

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.

If you require further information about the role or to arrange a visit, please contact the school on 01484 609190 or email office@kirkburtonfirst.co.uk. For more information about our amazing school please go to our website www.kirkburtonfirst.co.uk.

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached. A CV is not required.

Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the school either by email office@kirkburtonfirst.co.uk or by post to the school.

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.
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Closing date
26 June 2026, 9:00 AM

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