Educational Teaching Assistant - Hartshead Junior and Infant School

Job description

Educational Teaching Assistant - Hartshead Junior and Infant School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Hartshead J & I School

Hours

30 Hours a week

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

64-66 School Lane, Hartshead, Liversedge WF15 8AW

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Until 31/03/2027

Grade

6 or 7 (depending on experience)

Salary

£18,196 - £19,395 (Grade 6) - £20,358 -£21,380 (Grade 7)

Advert Wording

Hartshead Junior and Infant School is looking for an adaptable, motivated and enthusiastic Educational Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team. The role will be, predominantly, to support a pupil with an Education, Health and Care Plan supporting their learning as well as carrying out their personal and medical care. The successful candidate will support with activities in school and will be required to travel to activities at various providers. A full driving licence and a car are required (mileage allowance is paid).

The post is fixed term, to commence as soon as possible.

Grade 6 or 7 (depending on experience)

30 hours (8.30am - 3.30pm) Monday to Friday, term time only.

Hartshead is a small, family school in a beautiful semi-rural village. In our inclusive school, every member of staff - from Headteacher to Cook - knows every pupil, takes the very best care of them and contributes to their achievements.

Our pupils enjoy an engaging and creative curriculum, which fosters a love of learning and develops successful young people; children equipped for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We are a passionate staff, with the needs of our children at the heart of everything we do.

The successful candidate will be an experienced practitioner. We would especially welcome applications from people who have experience of working with Autistic pupils and pupils with medical needs. We need team players who are flexible in their approach. In return, we will offer you an experienced and supportive team of staff and governors as well as enthusiastic and happy children.

Please visit the website at for more information about the school.

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.

Application forms should be returned to the Headteacher at the school by

12 noon on Monday 7th September 2026.

You are warmly encouraged to contact the Headteacher, Sarah Shaw, to find out more about the post and arrange a visit to the school on Thursday 3rd September (am) or Friday 4th September.

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

07 September 2026, 9:00 AM

Important Information

Job profile/description

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