Educational Teaching Assistant - Scissett CE Academy

Job description

Educational Teaching Assistant - Scissett CE Academy

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Scissett CE Academy

Hours

30 hours per week (including lunchtimes), Term Time Only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Wakefield Road, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9HR

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Fixed term until August 2027

Grade

6

Salary

£18,196 - £19,395

Advert Wording

Start date: As soon as possible

Fixed term until August 2027

30 hours per week (including lunchtimes)

Salary: Grade 6

The Headteacher and Governing Body are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, skilled and hardworking person as an Educational Teaching Assistant to join the team within our caring and welcoming school community.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a clear dedication for engaging and inspiring children. You must have a proven track record of working in partnership with class teachers and with children with SEN. The position will suit an experienced ETA with EY experience.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be flexible and able to work well as part of a team.
• Be able to communicate effectively with children and have a calm and patient working manner.
• Have good basic literacy and mathematical skills and knowledge
• Enjoy challenge and embrace change.
• Be passionate about enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
• Will work well under direction and offer their own initiative / creativity.
• Have some experience of being in charge of a larger group of children.
• Have experience of working with SEN needs

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming school where everyone is valued
• Enthusiastic and motivated staff
• Supportive and committed governors and parents
• Commitment to school improvement and excellence
• Excellent opportunities for CPD
• Hardworking and enthusiastic pupils, who love learning

To apply for this role please click or copy and paste the following link:

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th September 2026

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

10 September 2026, 9:00 AM