Educational Support Assistant - Headlands CE (C) J I & N School

CompanyKirklees Council

LocationLiversedge, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/27/2026

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Educational support assistants

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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Description

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Headlands CE (C) J I & N School

Hours

30 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Headlands Road, Liversedge WF15 6PR

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

13/04/2026 - 17/07/2026

Grade

5

Salary

£17,631 - £17,911

Advert Wording

Headlands CE (C) JIN School is a successful primary school with high expectations of attainment and achievement for all pupils, judged by Ofsted as ‘good’ in all areas in November 2024. As an attachment and trauma informed school, we recognise that a pupil's happiness and well-being are the foundation for their success and is essential to nurture, educate and care for the 'whole person'.

The staff at Headlands School are committed to ensuring that all of our pupils acquire and develop the skills, knowledge and understanding that will allow them to thrive in a loving, happy and flourishing community. We know that we have a duty to equip our children with the communication and social skills that will support them to build positive relationships and flourish within our local and global community. It is also fundamental that everyone has a right to be safe, healthy and feel a sense of positive wellbeing.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed individual to work as an Educational Support Assistant to support children in class and small groups with learning and behaviour.

We Require Applicants With

An ability to adapt to new challenges and situations
Creative, fun and innovative ideas for motivating learners
Enthusiasm for working as part of a team as well as an ability to work independently
Superb interpersonal skills and confidence in communicating with pupils, parents and professionals
Motivation to develop their own skills and talents in order to support pupils and colleagues
The ability to work with a small group of children carrying out intervention programmes
A hard working, resilient, enthusiastic and committed approach
Acceptance of the Christian ethos and life of our school

If you can offer the above then we would love you to come and join our team.

In Return We Will Offer

A happy environment where everyone is valued
A warm and welcoming Christian community
Children who are polite, happy and motivated to learn
The opportunity to work within a school judged as ‘good’ by Ofsted
A highly professional, dedicated, enthusiastic, supportive and hard-working team
Continuous professional development opportunities

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.

All candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school.Please phone the school office on 01924 767066 to book onto one of these visits or if you require further information about the role. You can also visit the school website at

To apply for this post please download and complete the application form attached.

Completed application forms should be returned to Hannah Lord, the Headteacher, by post or emailed to by 12 noon on Friday 13 March 2026.

Interview date: Tuesday 17 March 2026

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.

Closing date

13 March 2026, 12:00 PM

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