The Governors of Hightown Junior Infant and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic and committed Educational Teaching Assisant to commence as soon as possible. We are looking for a dedicated, creative and energetic staff member to join our happy and highly successful school. Experience of working across the primary age range from Reception to Year 6 is highly desirable.

30 hours a week, 5 days a week (term time only)

The successful candidates will:

• be an outstanding role model to children, demonstrating our school values
• have high expectations for children and their learning

• demonstrate a consistent approach to positive behaviour management
• have the ability to inspire and motivate pupils
• demonstrate excellent communication skills
• be a team player with effective organisational skills

Hightown Junior, Infant and Nursery School is a thriving, happy, successful and popular school with an excellent reputation in the local community. Ofsted found on their most recent visit in December 2021 that, ‘pupils are happy and said that they feel safe in this inclusive and friendly school’.

If you would like to be considered for this position then we would love to hear from you. Visits to the school are strongly encouraged – these can be arranged by contacting the school office (Tel: 01274 865745).

Please note that only correct and fully completed application forms will be considered. For more information about the school please go to our website www.hightown.kirklees.sch.uk

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

Completed forms must be returned directly to The Business Manager, Linda Winn via email to office@hightown.kirklees.sch.uk or to the school no later than 3.00 p.m. on Friday 31st January 2025

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

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Fairfield is a large special school which provides for learners with a diverse range of complex and profound learning difficulties including physical and medical needs from 3-19 years. Fairfield was judged to be a ‘good’ school by OFSTED in June 2022. Please watch a short 3-minute video to learn all about us, this can be viewed at https://fairfieldschool.uk/

If you like what you see and wish to help us embrace uniqueness please read on.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, enthusiastic and skilled Educational Teaching Assistant who is committed to supporting the learning and welfare of our pupils.

The successful candidate will be a flexible, confident individual with excellent interpersonal skills. Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential, and experience of working with pupils who have profound and multiple learning difficulties would be an advantage. As a member of the team you will be good at working with and supporting colleagues. The successful candidate will be keen to develop their skills and Fairfield will invest in quality CPD to enable this.

Fairfield School has a proud commitment to developing our staff through continued professional development, and we fully utilise the Apprenticeship Levy to enable staff to gain on the job qualifications. Pupil and staff wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do, with a variety of initiatives running throughout the year, making Fairfield a fun and enjoyable place to work.

To apply for this job please download and complete the application form, paper copies are available by contacting the school. A CV is not required.

Application forms should be returned to the Senior Business Leader at the school either by email stevewalsh@fairfieldschool.uk or by post.

Closing date: Friday 21st Feb 2025 at 12pm

Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 3rd March 2025

Start date: Monday 21st April 2025

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

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.

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 Teaching Assistant to support a child with special educational needs on a 1:1 basis within the classroom and nurture spaces.

We require applicants with:

• Experience of working with a child with SEND

• 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 www.headlandscofeschool.co.uk

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 office@headlandsce.net by 12 noon on 27th January 2025.

Interview date: TBC

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form