Start date: As soon as possible
Emley First School is friendly, community school in a beautiful rural setting, judged as ‘Outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in April 2024.
Working hours for both roles will be 9:00am – 1:00pm with two 15 minute breaks. You will be supporting children in class, during playtime and during lunchtime. This will be individually as well as in groups. One role will be predominately with upper KS2 children and the other role will be predominately with lower KS2 children. Please express your preference within your application form.
We are looking to appoint caring, conscientious, reliable members of support staff to join our dedicated, hard-working, friendly team. As a key member of our team you will work under the guidance of class teachers to support children.
The role will be temporary until 31st March 2026 in the first instance due to budget restraints however it may be extended beyond this date.
We are looking for people who:
Are enthusiastic and dedicated to enabling every child to fulfil their potentialAre willing to, support individual children with specific needs, and are willing to undertake training and adapt their practice as requiredAre resilient, able to work in a team and can find a positive in all thingsWe can offer you:
Children who love learning and want to achieveA strong team and supportive wider community, who will support a new member of staffA stimulating environment with fantastic grounds and outdoor learning facilitiesFree access to Kirklees Employee HealthcareVisits to the school are warmly encouraged. Please contact the school office on 01924 326802 to organise a visit. For more information about the school please go to our website.
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. These jobs are also subject to satisfactory references.
To apply for this job, please download and complete an application form. A CV will not be accepted.
Application forms should be returned to the Head Teacher at the school either by email head@emleyschool.co.uk or by post to the school.
Closing date Monday 8th September 2025
Interviews will take place on Tuesday 16th September 2025
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