Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Birkby Junior School

Hours

Educational Teaching Assistant - 20 hours / Lunchtime Supervisor - 5 hours 50 per week - Term time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield HD1 6HE

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Until August 2026

Grade

ETA - Grade 6 / LTS - Grade 3

Salary

11,162- 11,936 per annum ETA / 3,045 per annum Lunchtime Supervisor

Birkby Junior School is an ambitious, inclusive, multi-cultural five-form entry school. We would like to appoint an

enthusiastic and conscientious Educational Teaching Assistant/Lunchtime Supervisor to join our team.

You must be able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in school. Particular emphasis will be on working with individual pupils and small groups. Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment and knowledge of the national curriculum are essential for this job.


As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Councils responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting them from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have.


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. Please note a conviction may not exclude candidates from employment but will be considered as part of the selection process.


You are warmly invited to visit the school before applying. If you would like to look around please contact the school office on 01484 223975.


To apply for this job, please download and complete the attached application form and email to vacancies@birkbyjuniorschool.co.uk. A CV is not required.


Closing dates for applicants: 5th Sept 2025 (12 noon)


Shortlisting will take place on: 5th Sept 2025


Interviews will be held on: 12th Sept 2025





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

05 September 2025, 12:00 PM