Educational Teaching Assistant - Birkby Infant And Nursery School

Job description

Educational Teaching Assistant - Birkby Infant And Nursery School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Birkby I & N School

Hours

32.5 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only Plus 3 Days

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Blacker Road North, Birkby, Huddersfield HD1 5HQ

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

6 months probationary period, pending a service review

Grade

6

Salary

£20,685 - £22,048

Advert Wording

Start Date: As soon As Possible

Join Our Team at Birkby Infant & Nursery School: Together we can.

We are proud to be an Ofsted-rated Outstanding Infant and Nursery School and are looking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team.

Working alongside class teachers and school leaders, you will support children's learning through high-quality classroom provision, active learning opportunities and targeted interventions for individuals and small groups. You will help create an inclusive environment where every child feels valued, develops confidence and achieves their potential.

The successful candidate will share our commitment to nurturing enthusiastic, active learners and supporting the diverse needs of our school community.

The successful candidate will:

• Be caring, enthusiastic and committed to helping every child thrive.
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills and enjoy building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Embrace active, inclusive approaches to learning and support children with a wide range of needs, including SEND and EAL.
• Be flexible, proactive and committed to being a valued member of our team.
• Share our belief that every child can achieve and succeed.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming, inclusive and highly successful school community.
• Happy, enthusiastic children who love to learn and are proud of their school.
• A skilled, supportive team who work collaboratively and are committed to continuous improvement.
• High-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your skills and experience.

This position is ideal for:

• Existing Teaching Assistants wishing to develop their skills and experience.
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching or education.
• Individuals with experience of working with children in educational or community settings.
• Enthusiastic and motivated people looking to begin or change their career in education.

Come and visit us!

We warmly encourage and strongly recommend visits to the school to meet the Headteacher and staff team. Please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Birkby Infant & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you require further information about the role, please contact the school on telephone: 01484 223969or you can visit the school website at

Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the school ( ) by 27th September 2026 with interviews to take place shortly after.

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

27 September 2026, 3:00 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description