Organisation
Schools
Directorate
Secondary Schools
Service Area
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Hours
32.5 hours per week. Term Time only 8.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Heckmondwike Grammar School
Position type
Temporary
Length of contract
Fixed Term until 17th July 2026
Grade
Range
Salary
SCP 9 £27,254 pro rata (£20,018.06 actual salary)
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Heckmondwike Grammar School.
Are you looking for an exciting and new career opportunity?
Then this will be the job for you.
Could you support our SEND students and guide them to overcome their barriers to learning and reach their fullest potential?
We are seeking someone to support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.
We are delighted to have been named "Secondary School Of The Year", "Soaring 57 places in the UK rankings to 77" out of approx 6000 secondary schools (state and independent) in the latest Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.
We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from candidates seeking part-time or flexible arrangements.
BENEFITS:
Pension Plan with Local Government Pension Scheme
Cycle to Work Scheme
Free On-Site Parking
Free Flu Vaccinations
About Us:
At Heckmondwike Grammar School, our motivation is for our students to enjoy their school days and to become thoughtful, articulate, confident and responsible members of society. In order to achieve this, we rely on our staff to work closely with students, parents and teachers to provide a supportive community, keeping the well-being of our students at the forefront of everything we do.
The Role:
We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic and engaging teaching assistant to work within the SEND department here at Heckmondwike Grammar School. Working within the SEND Code of Practice to promote full inclusion within our school.
We are seeking someone to support the teaching, learning and pastoral care needs for students with a range of special educational needs and disabilities to ensure a positive learning environment for our students.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
* To support students with SEND as required
* Work with class teachers to raise the learning and attainment of pupils
* Promote pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
* Give support to pupils, individually or in groups, so they can access the curriculum, take part in learning, and experience a sense of achievement
Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities are set out in a detailed job description.
What will you bring to the role?
* Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to remain calm under pressure
* Demonstrate a high standard of customer service
* Work well as part of a team, as well as on your own initiative
* Honesty and integrity
* A flexible and open attitude to change
* Suitability to work with children
Why Should You Apply?
Heckmondwike Grammar School is a unique school, with students who are eager to learn, keen to know more and want to enjoy their educational experiences. It is exceptional in many ways: a very diverse school community that produces results of the highest quality. We work effectively with the young people, really care about them and their futures and have an ultimate success measure of enabling them to proceed to where they want to go.
Excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
We also offer a competitive salary and membership to a Local Government pension scheme.
If you are interested in this position then please visit the vacancies section of our website
Completed applications should be sent by email to:
Further information about the school is available on the school website
Protection of children:
Disclosure of criminal background of those with access to children.
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order & 2020) provide that certain convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered prior to the date of the 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.
Safeguarding Statement:
Heckmondwike Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its students and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Full details regarding our Safeguarding Procedures can be found on our website in the Safeguarding section, alternatively, please contact Recruitment to obtain a copy.
Closing date
15 September 2025, 4:00 PM