Join Our Team at Flushdyke Junior and Infant School!
We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant and passionate team. At Flushdyke Junior and Infant School, we are committed to providing exceptional education and ensuring that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you are motivated by the chance to make a positive difference in children’s lives every day, we would love to hear from you!
Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is a small, thriving school with big ambitions. Our staff are united by a shared commitment to excellence and a focus on improving outcomes for all our pupils. We were proud to be rated "Good" in our most recent Ofsted inspection (October ), and we continue to strive towards the highest standards in everything we do.
We are looking for an individual who is passionate about education, eager to raise standards, and excited about working as part of a supportive, hardworking team. Whether you are an experienced Teaching Assistant or new to the role, we welcome applications from candidates who share our vision of providing the best learning experience for our children.
If you are ready to contribute to a school that is dedicated to helping children ’Fly High at Flushdyke’, we would love to hear from you.
The successful candidate will be:
1. Committed to safeguarding, child protection and the welfare of children and young people
2. A positive individual who loves working with children
3. A dedicated individual with a passion for making the best possible difference
4. Confident in numeracy and literacy and, ideally, have GCSE (grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
5. Unwavering in their high expectations of pupils as well as themselves
6. Somebody with great interpersonal skills who values creating strong working relationships
7. Somebody with a growth mindset who is eager to learn and adapt
In return, we can offer:
8. A close-knit, supportive staff team
9. The support and expertise of the school's leadership team who have a clear vision for raising standards and improving outcomes
10. Enthusiastic children with a desire to learn
11. A commitment to support your continued professional development through a network of experienced professionals across Education Ossett Community Trust (EOCT)
12. The opportunity to contribute to, and drive, school improvement
13. A comprehensive health and well-being package
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to our school, please contact Jane Wood, the School Business Manager, on or email
Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 12th March
Interviews will take place on Thursday 19th March
The successful candidate will be required to start on Monday 13th April
Flushdyke Junior and Infant School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure and Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.