Educational Support Assistant

Birdsedge First School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 8XR

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 September 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Hours could be increased dependent on the candidate and need of school)
• Contract type: Fixed term - Until 31.08.27 in the first instance
• Full time equivalent salary: £27273.27
• Pay scale: Grade 6 (SCP 7-11)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Mast Academy Trust is seeking an enthusiastic, committed and caring individual to join the team at Birdsedge First School as an Educational Support Assistant.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs, helping them to access learning, develop emotional regulation strategies, build positive relationships and achieve success in school. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting some of our most vulnerable learners and helping them to thrive both academically and personally.

Birdsedge First School is a welcoming and inclusive school within The Mast Academy Trust. We are committed to providing high-quality education and ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to achieve their full potential.

Our school has a strong sense of community and places great importance on developing confident, respectful and resilient learners. We are looking for someone who shares our values and is passionate about supporting children to thrive.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff and other professionals to support pupils with SEND and SEMH needs. The role will include working with individual pupils and small groups, delivering targeted interventions, promoting positive behaviour and supporting children's emotional wellbeing and engagement in learning.

Experience of supporting children with SEMH needs is highly desirable. However, we also welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate relevant experience, transferable skills and a commitment to making a difference to the lives of children with additional needs.

We are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience of working with children or young people.
• Can build positive, supportive and trusting relationships with pupils.
• Has experience of supporting children with SEMH, SEND or behavioural needs, or can demonstrate transferable skills relevant to the role.
• Is patient, resilient and able to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Is reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team.
• Is committed to helping every child achieve their full potential.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
  

What the school offers its staff

• A warm, welcoming and supportive school environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to develop specialist skills in supporting children with SEND and SEMH needs.
• Potential progression opportunities, including support towards a HLTA qualification for the right candidate.
• Access to Trust-wide support and wellbeing services.
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced occupational benefits, including maternity, adoption and parental leave provisions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free health and wellbeing support for you and your family members.
• Annual Salary increments
• Death in Service benefit
  

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Application pack_ESA_G6_BFS_Oct 26.pdf - 496 KB (opens in new tab)

About Birdsedge First School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 10
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 59 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 10
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Birdsedge First School website
• Email address: birdsedgeoffice@themast.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/birdsedge-first-school

Arranging a visit to Birdsedge First School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email birdsedgeoffice@themast.co.uk.

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