Job Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Birkby Junior School

Hours

30

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Mead Street, Fartown, Huddersfield HD1 6HE

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Until 31st August 2026

Grade

Grade 9

Salary

23,731 - 25,692

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

enthusiastic and conscientious HLTA to join our team.

We are looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic person to complement the professional work of our teachers. As a HLTA you will be supporting outstanding progress in learning. You will provide cover for classes and teachers including PPA. Duties will include; marking and feedback for pupils; lesson resourcing and planning; leading a range of teaching tasks.


You must be able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in school. 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: 8th Sept 2025


Interviews will be held on: 17th 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