Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Netherton Infant School.
Start Date: September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, we would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Are you a passionate, friendly and dedicated when it comes to providing excellent care and educational support to a pupil with additional needs? Do you recognise yourself as having strong communication skills, patience and understanding? Are you a strong team player who can help to secure outstanding outcomes for all pupils in a safe, vibrant, and happy school? If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
What we’re looking for
Someone to/with:
Provide dedicated support for a child with additional needs who requires individual assistance to access learning, as well as being able to nurture the child’s social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs. Previous experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs would be an advantage, as would knowledge/experience of Safer Handling and Team Teach.Be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan to enable access to learning. Carry out interventions within or outside of the classroom. Be actively involved in all aspects of school life and a real team playerProvide the energy, stamina and commitment to make a difference and create the best possible educational opportunities for the young people at Netherton Infant and Nursery School.What you’ll get in return?
You’ll be joining a school and Trust which is all about putting staff first – with numerous wellbeing initiatives and social events to enjoy each term!
In addition to this you will benefit from:
Automatic enrolment to the West Yorkshire Pensions FundA Supportive and forward-thinking Leadership TeamStaff development through appraisal and CPDWorking as part of a creative and supportive team who want the best for all of our studentsFree ParkingCycle to Work schemeEye CareAnnual Flu VaccinesHome & Technology SchemeRewards and discountsGP Online and Prescription ServiceYour Care Wellbeing packageLifestyle benefits (discount platform)If our school sounds like a place in which you could really make a difference, then we’d love to hear from you.
A tour of the school will be available on the mornings of Friday 6th June and Wednesday 11th June, please contact the office on 01484 661832 to confirm your attendance.
HOW TO APPLY
Could we be a good fit for each other? If you’d like a chat about the role, ahead of making a formal application, we’d be delighted to hear from you. Please contact our office via office@netherton.TLT.school
If you’re ready to apply, please complete our online application fully by clicking here before the deadline.
SAFER RECRUITMENT
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to behave in a way that supports this commitment and are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Please be aware that it is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. If you are shortlisted for interview, we will undertake an online public search in line with guidance from the Department for Education and Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.
Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025 at 9am
Interview: w/c Monday 23rd June 2025
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