Educational Teaching Assistant - Headfield Junior School - #187324

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Headfield CE (C) Junior School

Hours

30 - Term time only

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Vicarage Road, Savile Town, Dewsbury WF12 9PD

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

From 1st September 2026 until 31st August 2027

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£18,196 - £19,395

Advert Wording

About Our School

Headfield is a vibrant, driven, and wholesome school community where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential . We pride ourselves on providing a positive, nurturing, safe, and inclusive learning environment. If you are enthusiastic, dedicated, and eager to work alongside a passionate team to support children across Key Stage 2 (KS2), you will find a fulfilling temporary home with us!

Job Purpose

As a Grade 6 Educational Teaching Assistant, your role is wonderfully varied and central to our classroom success . You will closely support class teachers in raising the learning and attainment of all pupils. Whether working with the whole class, leading small groups, or providing targeted one-to-one support, you will help unlock each child's full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Teaching & Classroom Support:

• Assist class teachers by preparing lesson materials, creating engaging displays, and setting up or tidying classrooms .
• Help plan and monitor pupil learning as directed, ensuring progress is clearly recorded against learning objectives .
• Ensure classroom equipment and materials are suitable and safe for the designated learning activities .
  

Pupil Progression & Inclusion

• Provide one-to-one or small group support on pre-planned activities to reinforce core curriculum skills .
• Actively encourage the inclusion of all pupils, including those with special educational needs, helping them access the National Curriculum .
• Implement behaviour plans, Individual Education Plans (IEPs), and intervention strategies to maximize pupil achievements .
  
  

Behaviour & Welfare

• Promote good behaviour and deal promptly with conflicts or incidents using positive behavior management and de-escalation strategies .
• Attend to the personal care, comfort, and minor medical treatments of pupils (such as toileting and intimate care) following school guidance .
• Provide vital lunchtime cover to safely supervise pupils during indoor and outdoor activities .
  
  

Professional Collaboration

• Contribute to formal reviews by writing clear reports on pupil progress and attendance .
• Build strong professional relationships with colleagues, parents, and school stakeholders .
• Support school life outside the classroom by assisting with educational visits, school trips, or running clubs .
• Help with the induction and mentoring of new staff members as required .
  
  

Our school community is deeply committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children . Any offer of employment is subject to standard health screening and satisfactory clearance by an occupational health physician.

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

12 June 2026, 12:00 PM

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