Educational Teaching Assistant

Kirklees Council

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Hightown School

Hours

30.00 hours - Term time only

Number of Jobs

Location(s)

Hightown Road, Liversedge WF15 8BL

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

31st August 2026

Grade

5 - 6 Depending on experience

Salary

£17,631 - £17,911 (Grade 5) £18,196 - £19,395 (Grade 6)

Advert Wording

Fixed Term Contract to commence 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027 (may be extended due to the budget)

Grade 5 Or 6 Dependant On Experience And Qualifications

30 hours a week, 5 days a week (term time only)

The Governors of Hightown Primary School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Educational Support Assisant to commence as soon as possible. We are looking for a dedicated, creative and energetic staff member to join our happy and highly successful school. Experience of working across the primary age range from Reception to Year 6 is highly desirable.

The Successful Candidates Will

be an outstanding role model to children, demonstrating our school values
have high expectations for children and their learning
demonstrate a consistent approach to positive behaviour management
have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils
demonstrate excellent communication skills
be a team player with effective organisational skills

Hightown Primary School is a thriving, happy, successful and popular school with an excellent reputation in the local community. Ofsted found on their most recent visit in April 2026 that Pupils, including the very youngest in the early years, enjoy coming to school and feel happy, safe and cared for. Parents say their children are settled, thriving and proud to belong to the school. Pupils describe staff as kind, welcoming and fair.

If you would like to be considered for this position then we would love to hear from you. V isits to the school are strongly encouraged – these can be arranged by contacting the school office (Tel: 01274 865745).

Please note that only correct and fully completed application forms will be considered. For more information about the school please go to our website

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 ehanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Completed forms must be returned directly to The Business Manager, Linda Winn via email to or to the school no later than 3.00 p.m. on Tuesday 30th 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.