Kirklees Council
Educational Support Assistant - Emley First School
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Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Emley First School
Hours
21.25 hours per week. Term Time Only plus 5 days
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
School Lane, Emley, Huddersfield HD8 9RT
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Start date 7th December 2026 or as soon after as possible until 31/07/2027 in the first instance
Grade
5
Salary
£13,222 - £13,432
Advert Wording
21.25 Hours a Week
8:45am – 12:00noon Monday through to Friday
1:00pm – 3:30pm Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.
Emley First School is friendly, community school in a beautiful rural setting and we are looking to appoint a caring, conscientious, reliable member of support staff to join our dedicated, hard-working, friendly team.
We are looking for a calm, confident and compassionate individual who can support children to develop emotionally and academically in a safe, positive and supportive way. The role may involve situations where physical contact or intervention is required, and you will be supported to develop the skills and confidence needed to respond appropriately.
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You will also play an important role in supporting children to achieve the individual outcomes and objectives outlined in their Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Relevant training will be provided, and you will be expected to engage positively with ongoing professional development to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the needs of the children and young people you support.
We Are Looking For Someone Who
- is able to work effectively with children to enable them to reach their full potential
- is hardworking, has pride in their work, is keen to be part of a team
- is willing to support individual children with specific needs, and undertake training and adapt their practice as required
- is resilient and can find positives in all situations
We Can Offer You
- An ‘Outstanding’ school as judged by Ofsted
- Children who love learning and want to achieve
- A strong team who will support a new member of staff
- A supportive wider community including the Governing Body
- A stimulating environment with fantastic grounds and outdoor learning facilities
- Free access to Kirklees Employee Healthcare
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Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01924 326802 to organise a visit. For more information about the school please go to our website.
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. This job is subject to satisfactory references.
To apply for this job, please download and complete an application form. A CV will not be accepted.
Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher at the school either by email or by post to the school.
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
23 October 2026, 12:00 PM
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