Kirklees Council
Education Teaching Assistant - Mount Pleasant Primary School
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Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Hours
- 30.5 hrs & 16 hrs per week - Term time plus 2 days & Term time plus 4 days
Number of Jobs
2
Location(s)
Mount Street, Lockwood, Huddersfield, HD1 3QP
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st August 2027
Grade
6
Salary
- £19,283 - £20,553 (30.5hrs)
- £10,274 - £10,951 (16.00hrs)
Advert Wording
Our School Motto - “Think Big, Aim High & Achieve!”
School Safeguarding Officer: Mrs S Ashtiaq Kirklees Duty and Assessment Service. Website: www.kirkleessafeguardingchildren.com
Teaching Assistant Vacancy (Fixed term for one year) 2 posts.
Required As Soon As Possible
Teaching Assistants Grade 6.
- 1 part time post - 16 hrs weekly term time, plus four days
- 1 full time post – 30.5 hours weekly term time, plus two days
The role of Teaching Assistants within the school is vital in ensuring positive outcomes for all our children and especially those with SEND. We are looking for a highly motivated individual, who is passionate about making a difference to children’s achievements.
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The Successful Candidate Will
- Actively support the ethos, educational vision, policies and direction of the school
- Have high expectations of children’s achievement and behaviour
- Be enthusiastic and flexible, using their own initiative
- Be creative and able to motivate all children
- Have excellent communication and organisational skills
- High standards of English and Maths
- The ability to work successfully as part of a team
We Can Offer You
- Friendly and enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
- Hardworking, supportive and welcoming colleagues and governors who are committed to school improvement
- The chance to further your career and professional development through wide ranging CPD
Completed applications must be posted to the school marked for the attention of the Head Teacher or emailed to mpps.jobs@kirkleeseducation.uk. Please note if you are sending your application via email, we will acknowledge its receipt. 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.
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Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026 at 12.00 noon.
Mount Pleasant Primary School
Mount Street, Huddersfield, HD1 3QP - Tel: 01484 223198
Email: office.mountpleasant@kirkleeseducation.uk
Website: www.mountpleasantschool.co.uk
Head Teacher: Mrs Naeem Nazir
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Closing date
21 September 2026, 12:00 PM
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