Educational Teaching Assistant

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Windmill CE (VC) Primary School

Hours

32 hours 30 minutes Term time plus 1 day

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Upper Batley Lane, Batley WF17 0NP

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£19,802 - £21,106

Advert Wording

Monday – Friday 8.35am – 3.25pm with half an hour for lunch.

Our successful Church of England School is looking for an experienced, committed member of staff with great enthusiasm and energy to join our team. To work under supervision, direction and guidance of the teaching staff. Assisting the school in the overall delivery of the curriculum, delivery of intervention or support programmes as required and enabling access to learning for all students in and out of the classroom. To support the learning of children with complex educational needs when needed, you will have experience of working with pupils, delivering the aims of ‘My Support Plans’ and ‘Education Healthcare plans’. You will have the support of a large and successful team.

We Would Like You To Be

• Professional and hard working.
• Have very high expectations of our children and their behaviour.
• Able to ask questions of our youngest learners that stretch their thinking.
• Committed to the School community.
• Liaise with the teacher, giving feedback and following plans and direction.
• Work with individuals or small groups to ensure interventions are delivered that meet the needs of the students and comply with the recommendations of their individual plans, My Support Plans and EHCPs.
• Able to communicate effectively with parents on a daily basis.
• Resilient and demonstrate a high level of perseverance.
• Flexible and proactive in their work and approach to supporting pupils.

We Can Offer

• A supportive, friendly team.
• A caring ethos with strong links to St Saviour’s Parish Church, Brownhill.
• Strong emphasis on collaborative work.
• Professional development to support you in achieving your aspirations.
• Supportive parents who are respectful of the work of the school.

In January 2024, our SIAMS inspection reported that 'In 'doing everything in love' Windmill C of E Primary School is transforming lives.

The headteacher demonstrates a passionate commitment to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff. The staff team live out the vision in the way they support one another when facing times of personal challenge. This support is transformational. Staff flourish as a result of the significant investment in their professional development.

Our school is well placed for applicants from across West Yorkshire, we are situated very close to Junction 27 of the M62, close to Birstall retail park.

Visits to the school are encouraged; please contact our school business support officer, Sonya Archer, in the School office (01924 470555) to book a time. If you want to know more about us, have a look at our website: www.windmillcofeprimary.co.uk

Deadline for applications: Noon, Monday 22nd June 2026

Applications can either be posted to the School directly or e-mailed to the office; ***email_hidden***

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 will be subject to a Criminal Record Check via the DBS.

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.

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Closing date

22 June 2026, 12:00 PM

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