Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Hartshead J & I School

Hours

23 hours per week - Monday to Friday Term time only.

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Dewsbury and surrounding areas

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Until 31st July 2026

Grade

5

Salary

13,517 - 13,73

Hartshead Junior and Infant

is looking for an adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic Educational Support Assistant to join our team. The role will be to support pupils across all year groups for 23 hours per week.



The post is fixed term until July 2026, to commence as soon as possible. It will be paid at Grade 5 Scale Point 5.



Hartshead is a small, family school in a beautiful semi-rural village. In our inclusive school, every member of staff - from Headteacher to Cook - knows every pupil, takes the very best care of them and contributes to their achievements.



Our pupils enjoy an engaging and creative curriculum, which fosters a love of learning and develops successful young people; children equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We are a passionate staff, with the needs of our children at the heart of everything we do.



The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner, who is flexible in their approach and a team player. In return, we will offer you an experienced and supportive team of staff and governors as well as enthusiastic and happy children.

You are warmly encouraged to contact the Headteacher, Sarah Shaw, to find out more about the post and arrange a visit to the school. Phone 01274 879700

Please visit the website at www.hartsheadschool.co.uk. for more information about the school.

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 returned to the Headteacher at the school by


12 noon on Friday 16th January 2026.

Closing date

16 January 2026, 12:00 PM

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