Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Birkby I & N School

Hours

32.50 term time plus 3 days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Blacker Road North, Birkby, Huddersfield HD1 5HQ

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

To start ASAP until 12th April 2026

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

19,404 - 20,682

Start Date:

As soon as possible


Join Our Team at Birkby Infant & Nursery School


We are proud to be an Ofsted-rated Outstanding Infant and Nursery School. We are currently seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic Educational Teaching Assistant to join our SEND provision, supporting young children with additional needs and SEND.


Working under the guidance of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and class teachers, you will help implement and oversee targeted work programmes for individuals and small groups. You will also assist in planning, assessment, and the preparation and organisation of learning resources.


Together we can.

The successful candidate will:

Be flexible, caring and supportive. Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Be committed to being an active and reliable member of our team. Be passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.

We can offer you:

The chance to work in an Ofsted-rated Outstandingschool with a reputation for excellence. Opportunities for high-quality continuous professional development. Friendly, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who are eager to learn. A caring and experienced team with a strong sense of collaboration and purpose. Supportive staff, parents, and governors. A real opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives.

This position is ideal for:

Graduates considering a future career in teaching. Existing Educational Teaching Assistants. Individuals already working in the education sector. Those considering a career change into education.

Come and visit us!


We warmly encourage and strongly recommend visits to the school to meet the Headteacher and staff team. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.


Birkby Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.


If you require further information about the role, please contact the school on telephone: 01484 223969or you can visit the school website at www.birkbyinf.com


Application forms and further details are available from:


The Recruitment Unit, 3rd Floor High Street Buildings, High Street, Huddersfield, HD1 2NQ, by telephoning 01484 225121 (voicemail) or by emailing: recruitment.unit@kirklees.gov.uk


Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the school (bursar.birkbyinf@kirkleeseducation.uk) by Monday 25th August 2025 with interviews to take place shortly after.





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

25 August 2025, 11:55 PM