Educational Support Assistant - Temporary Maternity Cover

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

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  26 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  8 September 2026

Job details

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

Educational Support Assistant - Temporary Maternity Cover job summary

This is a temporary position to cover maternity, supporting children aged 4 to 11 years across the school. The successful candidate will work closely with teachers and support staff to provide high-quality learning support, helping all children to achieve their full potential in a safe, nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with primary-aged children.
• Is passionate about supporting children's learning and development.
• Can build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrates patience, flexibility and enthusiasm.
• Works effectively as part of a team and can use their own initiative when required.
• Has a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Support teaching and learning within the classroom and through small-group interventions.
• Work with individual pupils and groups to reinforce learning and promote progress.
• Support children's social, emotional and behavioural development.
• Assist with the preparation of learning resources and classroom environments.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold our values and high expectations.

We Can Offer

• Friendly, enthusiastic children who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A positive and inclusive working environment.
• A school committed to achieving the best outcomes for every child.

Safeguarding

Moorlands Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS check and all pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Application Process

How to Apply

You are asked to consider the following points when completing your application:

Please ensure your My New Term profile is as up to date as possible

Please ensure you answer all application questions to the best of your ability

Please do not submit a C.V. in addition to or instead of the application form.

• Please give e-mail addresses for your referees.

Completed applications should be returned to the school no later than 9am on Friday 24th December.

Interviews will take place Friday 4th December 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by email, and references will be requested prior to interview.

For further information about the role, please contact the school office.

Start Date: January 2027
Contract End Date: This is a fixed-term maternity cover position for up to 12 months; however, the contract may end earlier depending on the employees return

Mrs Amanda Denney
Headteacher

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

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 627 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Moorlands Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/moorlands-primary-school-hd3-3uh

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