Teaching Support Assistants

Calderdale Council

Salary

Scale 2, SCP 4

Package

30 hours per week, term time only Fixed-term contract to 31st August 2027 These posts are fixed term in the first instance, but may lead to a permanent position in the future

Job category/type

Schools

Moorside Community Primary School is seeking to appoint caring, enthusiastic, hardworking and committed Teaching Support Assistants to join our inclusive school. As a school we nurture ‘talent’ and as a forward-looking school we are always seeking ways to develop our staff and their careers.

The school offers good opportunities for professional development. The successful applicant will:

  • Have a good level of English and Maths
  • Be able to work as part of a team
  • Be consistent in expectations of behaviour
  • Be of a calm and professional disposition
  • Be willing to undergo any appropriate training required
  • Be able to establish positive relationships with children and adults
  • Be patient and sensitive to the needs of children
  • Follow all school policies and procedures and safeguarding processes

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Visits can be booked by contacting the school and making an appointment.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempted from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS (formerly CRB) from the Disclosure and Barring Service and 2 satisfactory references before the appointment is confirmed.

Further information can be obtained by contacting Blair Laycock, School Business Manager, via email ***email_hidden***

Completed application forms should be sent to the school using this email address: [email protected]

Closing Date: Tuesday 23rd June 2026 5pm

Interview Dates: Week beginning 29th June 2026