Educational Teaching Assistant
Kirklees CouncilOverview
Kirklees Council is excited to be able to provide an opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Educational Teaching Assistant to join Kirklees Council's successful and vibrant school.
What Kirklees Council Offer
- a warm and friendly working environment
- a highly skilled and supportive leadership team
- well-behaved pupils who are eager to learn
- high quality and well-resourced classrooms
Candidate Requirements
The ideal candidates will:
- have good numeracy and literacy skills
- be able to deliver interventions to groups of children
- be able to successfully support children from a range of backgrounds and with differing abilities
- be flexible and able to work well as part of a team
- have experience of supporting children with SEN.
Additional Information
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
Contract Details
To commence on 9th December 2024 (or earlier if possible) on a fixed term basis to cover maternity leave, ending on 24th October 2025.
Grade
Grade 5 or Grade 6, dependent on skillset of candidate.
Visits to the school are welcome. Please contact Mrs. Jones at 01924 485982 to make an appointment.
Westmoor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Kirklees Council is the local authority providing most local government services for the metropolitan borough of Kirklees in West Yorkshire, England. The council is one of five constituent members of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.