Educational Teaching Assistant - Hartshead Junior & Infant School

Educational Teaching Assistant – Hartshead Junior & Infant School

Employer: Kirklees Council – Schools

Position Type: Temporary

Contract Length: Fixed term until 31st July 2026

Hours: 23 hours per week – Monday to Friday, term time only.

Location: Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Grade: 5

Salary: £13,517 – £13,730 per annum

Responsibilities: The role will be to support pupils across all year groups for 23 hours per week.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner, who is flexible in their approach and a team player.

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.

Contact the Headteacher, Sarah Shaw, at 01274 879700 for more information or to arrange a visit.

Closing date: 16 January 2026, 12:00 PM.

Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the school by 12 noon on Friday 16th January 2026.