Kirklees Council
Teaching Assistant with some SEN responsibilities - Nields Academy
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Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Primary Schools
Service Area
Nields Academy
Hours
32.5 hours per week, term time only
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
3 Nields Rd, Huddersfield HD7 5HT
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
31st August 2027
Grade
Grade 5, Scale Points 5-6
Salary
£19,273 - £19,579 (FTE: £25,583 - £25,989)
Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Nields Academy
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We are looking to appoint a Teaching Assistant for KS2 with some SEN responsibility. You will work under the instruction and guidance of teaching/senior staff, undertaking work/care/support programmes, to enable access to learning for pupils and to assist the Teacher in the management of pupils and the classroom. Work may be carried out in the classroom or outside the main teaching area with individuals or small groups. You will need to have a good understanding of Maths and English taught at a Year 5 and 6 level.
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You may be asked to support children who have an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). Your role will be vital in helping to implement the provisions and strategies required to enable these children to achieve important life outcomes, which may include assisting with intimate care needs.
In return you will work in a warm and welcoming school community, with dedicated staff and enthusiastic well-behaved children.
Great Heights Academy Trust is a progressive and forward thinking Multi Academy Trust where there are opportunities for development and career progression. We are a growing multi-academy trust with nine schools in the West Yorkshire area with plans to further expand. In addition, we are home to a SCITT, Research School and an English Hub.
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If you are passionate and enthusiastic about helping children and can work with us to nurture their aspirations and dreams; enabling them to be the best they can be, then we would love to hear from you.
If you wish to apply for the position please go to our Trust site vacancy page at [insert URL] and click on the Apply Now option on the advert for Teaching Assistant, at Nields Academy.
Closing date: Thursday 8th of October 9am
Interviews: Wednesday 14th October
Closing date
08 October 2026, 9:00 AM
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