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1:1 Educational Teaching Assistant

Job details
Posting date: 27 June 2025
Hours: Part time
Closing date: 11 July 2025
Location: Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, HD9 2QQ
Company: Teaching Vacancies
Job type: Contract
Job reference: a566af7d-be7f-424a-831e-044fa3e7216b

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Holme Junior and Infant School are looking to appointment an enthusiastic, caring and organised 1:1 Educational Teaching Assistant for a pupil with SEND from September 2025

We are seeking to appoint a highly skilled and motivated member of staff to work as part of a team supporting a child in our Reception/Year 1/Year 2 Class with an Education Health and Care Plan.

If you are:

• Experienced in working with children with communication and interaction needs
• Able to support children in developing their self-care needs to become independent young people
• Looking to work in a supportive team where ongoing training is prioritised
• Able to have a positive attitude and a child focussed approach to meeting children’s individual needs
• A motivated, hardworking and resilient practitioner
• A team player with excellent communication skills
• Looking to develop or begin your career in a school setting
• Someone who can take initiative and be innovative
• Willing to become involved in all aspects of school life

Holme could be the school for you!

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• A warm, welcoming and friendly school
• Enthusiastic children who are keen to learn and achieve
• A dedicated and professional team
• Strong links with the community

Application forms are strongly encouraged from individuals who have a background or experience in Special Educational Needs, whether this is personal or professional, although all applications will be considered.

Further details about the role

This is a wonderful opportunity to work in a very small village school that ensures children make the best progress possible and are offered many different opportunities during their time with us. Please visit our school website to learn more about us:https://www.holmejischool.co.uk

We would welcome and encourage that you come and visit our school setting. To arrange a visit or to find out more information about the advertised role, please contact the school office: 01484 687362.

(Please note that there is currently a proposal to federate between Holme and Hinchliffe Mill Junior & Infant Schools. The preferred candidate will be placed onto a federation contract between the schools and could be deployed at any point between the schools and classes.)

Return completed applicationstohead@holmejischool.co.ukfor the attention of the Executive Headteacher, Mr Damien Bond.

Shortlisting will take place on the afternoon of 11th July and interviews for successfully shortlisted candidates will take place on 14th July.

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.

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