Educational Teaching Assistant - Mill Junior and Infant School

Educational Teaching Assistant – New Mill Junior and Infant School

Organisation: Schools

Directorate: Primary Schools

Service Area: New Mill Junior and Infant School

Hours: 32.5 hours per week term time plus 1 inset day

Number of Jobs: 3

Location: Kirkroyds Lane, Holmfirth HD9 1LS

Position type: Permanent

Grade: 2 x Grade 6 / 1 x Grade 5

Salary: Grade 6 – £19,802 – £21,106 / Grade 5 – £19,187 – £19,491

Contract type: 32.5 hours, substantive post – open to part‑time hours through negotiation

Start date: 23 February 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit Educational Teaching Assistants who will work as part of our team to shape a high‑quality Additional Resourced Provision for children with complex communication and interaction needs (CCI) from Reception to KS2, across two sites. The posts are initially sited within the junior ARP, with the possibility to work within the infant ARP once opened.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead group activities for pupils and work with pupils on an individual basis.
• Partner with parents/carers, families and other professionals to maximise outcomes for pupils.
• Work within a supportive learning community, engaging in reflective practice, risk‑taking, and research‑based innovations.

We look for passionate, reflective practitioners with a positive attitude who are eager to contribute to a nurturing learning environment that supports pupils to thrive.

Application: Final date to receive applications – Noon 23 January 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026

Contact school on to discuss the vacancy further or to arrange a visit. Completed applications should be returned by e‑mail to Allison Doherty (…[email omitted]). Specify the grade you are interested in.

All staff will be subject to a Criminal Record Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Closing date: 23 January 2026, 11:55 PM