Kirklees Council
Educational Teaching Assistant - Meltham CE Primary
Educational Teaching Assistant - Meltham CE Primary at Kirklees Council, based in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, paying £17,230 - £18,365 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- £17,230 - £18,365 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Huddersfield, Yorkshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Teaching Assistant
- DBS check
25% below the typical rate for teaching assistant
Reference 1a9f8eeb1ef28779a90c52028b94ca63fc0ba119
About the role
Organisation
SchoolsDirectorate
Primary SchoolsService Area
Meltham CE (C) Primary SchoolHours
27.50 hours per week - Term time onlyNumber of Jobs
1Location(s)
Holmfirth Road, Meltham, Holmfirth, HD9 4DAPosition type
TemporaryLength of contract
31st August 2027Grade
Grade 6Salary
£17,230 - £18,365 per annumAdvert Wording
To start as soon as possible, the children, staff and governors at Meltham CE Primary School are looking for a person to join our strong and established staff as part of the school Inclusion Team.
Working pattern: Monday – Friday from 8:45am – 3:30pm during term-time.
To commence as soon as possible, and initially on a fixed-term basis subject to the future budgetary provision or the operational needs of the school and is not expected to go beyond 31st August 2027.
Weekly hours: 27 hours 30 minutes
The post provides the opportunity for the successful candidate to work alongside the SENDCo, the school’s Learning Mentor and Senior Inclusion Support worker as part of our school’s Inclusion Team. A full induction is offered, as well as the opportunity to work alongside existing members of the team to plan and support both small groups and individual children with planned learning, SEMH and SEND interventions. The post is initially to support children with SEMH and CCI needs. The post also involves leading and supporting pupils with gardening tasks and sports/games activities, therefore an interest in these areas would be beneficial.
Please note that candidates will be selected on the strength of their recent and relevant experience in relation to the specified role.
In return we can offer you:
- A welcoming and inclusive school
- Enthusiastic children
- A full induction
- A supportive staff and leadership team
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 enhanced DBS check. Please note a conviction may not exclude candidates from employment but will be considered as part of the selection process.
Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. You can also learn more about our school by visiting our website www.melthamceschool.co.uk.
If you would like any further information regarding this role or to arrange a visit please contact Edwina Hirst on [phone removed].
Applications forms should be returned by post, in person or via email to [email removed] by the closing date.
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
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
28 October 2026, 12:00 PM
Important Information
Job profile/description
Grade 6 Educational Teaching Assistant Oct 2014.doc – 48KBConverted File Grade 6 Educational Teaching Assistant Oct 2014.pdf – 81KB
Additional document 1
CS06 - Grade 6. (as revised Feb 14) Educational Teaching Assistant.doc – 42KBConverted File CS06 - Grade 6. (as revised Feb 14) Educational Teaching Assistant.pdf – 34KB
Reference: 1a9f8eeb1ef28779a90c52028b94ca63fc0ba119 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 14 Nov 2026 · Listed via Kirklees Council
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