Educational Support Assistant

Moorlands Primary School, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD3 3UH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  16 January 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  8 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,583.00 - £25,989.00 Annually (FTE)

Educational Support Assistant job summary

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated colleague in the role of Educational Support Assistant who will work as part of a team including teachers and other support staff and/or one to one with a child to support the learning and welfare of the children at Moorlands initially based in Key Stage 1. We are looking for an individual who will make a significant contribution to the high standards of learning by supporting teachers and children in school.

This is a fixed term position commencing as soon as possible until 31 December 2026.

The successful applicant will provide practical support for learning, educational activities, developing social skills and for securing children’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Energy, patience, enthusiasm and a positive approach to learning are also vital to this role.

We can offer a large modern primary working environment, with a friendly and supportive staff with a sense of teamwork. Children are enthusiastic about learning and uphold our vision of high expectations, high achievements, challenge and enjoyment for all.

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

As a Teaching Assistant you will support the classroom teacher in raising the learning and attainment of all pupils by providing a positive, nurturing, safe and inclusive learning environment for children where everyone is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

The role of a teaching assistant is extremely varied. You will generally support the teacher in the classroom helping to prepare lesson materials, creating displays, setting up and tidying classrooms ready for lessons. You will work with pupils to make sure they understand and will watch, record and report on their progress. Sometimes you will support in the classroom and other times in a separate area working with a smaller group, but you could also be asked to support school trips, run clubs and supervise the play area.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Moorlands Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 630 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Moorlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-primary-school-hd3-3uh

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