Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Helme Church of England Academy

Hours

30 term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Meltham, Holmfirth HD9 5RW

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

From 1st January 2026 until 31st December 2025

Grade

Grade 5

Salary

17,631 - 17,911

Start date: 5th January 2025



Hours: 30 per week 8.45am-3.15pm (term time only)



We can also offer some casual breakfast club hours from 7:45-8:45am



We are looking to appoint a passionate and hardworking member of support staff. As a key member of our team, you will work under the guidance of class teachers to support the learning of pupils in all curriculum areas. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for outdoor learning as Forest School is a key part of our curriculum. You will help make sure our children get the very best education is a caring environment.

You will be joining a Church of England Academy with an inclusive ethos in the beautiful rural village of Helme on the outskirts of Meltham. We are a welcoming, positive, supportive and forward looking school. We work together to develop children who are respectful, happy, tolerant, curious and collaborative as well as academically successful.



Join us and build a wonderful career in a school you are passionate about, with families and children you can help.



We are looking for:

o A colleague who wants to make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families o Has high expectations of children's achievements

Is energetic and enthusiastic Has excellent communication skills and can work well in a team Is keen to learn Is supportive of our church ethos and Christian values.

We can offer you:

A strong team of staff and governors who are supportive and care for each other. A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas, traditional values and a sense of teamwork A commitment to enable you to grow professionally and be part of a true learning culture. Children who are enthusiastic about learning and apply our vision of Dream, Believe, Achieve everyday.
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.



Application forms should be emailed to office@helmeschool.com by 2pm on Friday 28th November 2025 Interviews: Week commencing 8th December 2025



We welcome visits from potential applicants. Please contact the school on 01484 854524 to arrange a visit or request further information about the role.



To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached.





This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the /Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

28 November 2025, 11:55 PM