Educational Teaching Assistant/Classroom Support

Kirklees Council

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

St John's C E Primary School

Hours

16.66 & 27.5

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Boothroyd Lane, Dewsbury, WF13 2LP

Position type

Temporary

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

16.66 Hours (£10,105 - £10,770) - 27.5 Hours (£16,680 - £17,778)

Advert Wording

16.5 hrs 8.30am – 12.10pm Monday – Friday - To commence from 01.09.2026

27.5 hrs 8.30am – 3.20pm Monday – Friday - Immediate Start

Are you interested in joining the St John’s family and playing a part in the future success of our school?

We are all really proud of the journey we have made so far successfully transitioning from a 2 form Infant school to a fully functioning primary school.

The governors, staff and pupils are therefore seeking to appoint a skilled and enthusiastic ETA to support groups of children and/or children with SEND who may need one to one support within school. This term is a temporary post until the end of July 2027, which could get extended depending on the budgetary needs of the school.

If this sounds of interest to you and you would like to join our dedicated team then we would love to hear from you.

The St John’s family are looking for someone who:

Caring, patient, thoughtful and willing to demonstrate our school values.
Friendly and able to form strong relationships with other staff and children.
Committed to working 1:1 with children to meet their needs on an EHCP’s.
Work closely with the class teacher and groups of children.
Support children over break times and lunchtimes (inside and outside) to meet their needs.
Able to set and achieve high standards and expectations in learning, behaviour and care.
Able to work in a team and adapt their practice.
Creative in their approach to children's learning.
Enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potential.
Someone who enjoys taking a full part in the wider life of our school.
Good quality maths and literacy skills to help the children with their learning.
Have excellent behaviour management skills.

We Can Offer You

A happy, inclusive school that serves a diverse community where everyone is respected and valued.
A hard working, experienced and supportive team of staff and governors to work alongside.
Children who take pride in their learning and value their school life.
Parents and carers who appreciate the efforts of school staff and are very much part of the St John’s family.
Excellent professional development opportunities.

All candidates are warmly welcomed to visit the school. Please phone the school office on 01924 325323 to arrange a visit. Alternatively, please see our website page for more details about our school

To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached and return to the Headteacher, Mr A Blackburn, by emailing ***email_hidden*** or delivered in person to school by 12pm on Wednesday 24th June, with interviews to take place week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School is a member of Learning Accord MAT. Please visit Learning Accord’s website at for more information about the MAT.

St John’s C E (C) Primary School 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 in line with our Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date: Wednesday 24th June at 12pm

Interviews: W/c Monday 29th June 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.