Kirklees Council
Educational Teaching Assistant / Learning Support Assistant (Level 1) - Honley High School
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Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Secondary Schools
Service Area
Station Rd, Holmfirth HD9 6QJ
Hours
28 hours 45 minutes per week. Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.00pm
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Station Rd, Holmfirth HD9 6QJ
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Fixed Term until 31st August 2027, Term time plus 2 days.
Grade
Band C (NJC points 4-6)
Salary
£16,663 - £17,195 per annum. **Pending Pay Award.
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Honley High School
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Are you passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to students with additional needs? Do you recognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all students in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What The Role Involves In a Nutshell
- To provide dedicated 1:1 support for a child / children diagnosed with additional needs who require individual support to support access to learning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social and emotional needs.
- Responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning.
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In addition to the above, we’re looking for someone who is self-driven and wants to deliver the best service. It’s important that you can demonstrate a solution’s focused attitude, maintaining a positive outlook and work well in a team.
What will you get in return?
This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and friendly team under the direction and with the support of the SENDCO and Assistant Headteacher. You will also benefit from fantastic support and development opportunities to enable you to do what you do best at this wonderful school. At Honley High you’ll find a strong foundation where you can make a real difference to the lives of our children.
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In Addition To This You Will Benefit From
- Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
- A Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership Team.
- Staff development through proactive personal and professional development.
- Working as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all students.
- Free Parking.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Additional holidays linked to service.
- Eye Care.
- Annual Flu Vaccines.
- Home & Technology Scheme.
- Rewards and discounts.
- GP Online and Prescription Service.
- Your Care Wellbeing Platform & EAP.
- Lifestyle benefits & discounts.
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Diverse perspectives and experiences are critical to our success, and we welcome applications from all people from all backgrounds with the experience and skills needed to perform this role.
If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
How To Apply
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role or have any questions ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our Leadership Co-ordinator, Nicola Pogmore via Please note our school will reopen on Tuesday 1st September, should you have any queries.
Closing date
07 September 2026, 9:00 AM
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