Educational Support Assistant - Newsome Junior Academy

Educational Support Assistant - Newsome Junior Academy

Position:
Permanent, Term‑time only (32.5 hours per term)

Grade:
Scale 3, Salary: £19,101 – £19,404

Location(s):
Huddersfield and surrounding areas

Organisation:
Schools | Directorate:
Primary Schools | Service Area:
Newsome Junior Academy

Interview Date:
Friday 9 January 2026

To work under the supervision, direction and guidance of the teaching staff. Assisting the Academy in the overall delivery of the curriculum, delivery of intervention or support programmes as required and enabling access to learning for all students in and out of the classroom.

• Constantly uphold and promote our values and vision.
• Provide students with clear behaviour expectations and ensure our system of sanctions and rewards is firm and fair.
• Work with the teacher to support children in achieving the planned learning objectives/goals (individuals, small groups, larger groups).
• Liaise with the teacher, giving feedback and following plans and direction.
• Supervise activities and assist with the general management and control of students in the academy.
• Deliver engaging playtime and lunchtime activities for all children.
• Work with individuals or small groups to ensure interventions are delivered that meet the needs of the students and comply with the recommendations of their statements/EHCPs.
• Participate in and assist in supervision of educational visits, in conjunction with the teacher / line manager.
• Respond to the needs of all students with a sense of urgency and care.
• Liaise with relevant staff to ensure all students’ needs are met.
• Manage own workload and that of others to allow an appropriate work / life balance.
• Work in effective partnership with other leaders in the Trust.
• Support students throughout the day by fulfilling pastoral responsibilities.
• Engage fully in the academy appraisal process to fulfil personal potential and be able to participate effectively in the implementation of the academy’s goals and improvement plan.
• Attend meetings / training and carry out administrative tasks and duties as specified on the academy calendar.
• Consistently implement all academy policies.
• Contribute to decision‑making and consultation procedures.
• Report any safeguarding concerns immediately to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the Headteacher.

05 January 2026, 9:00 AM