Educational Support Assistant

The Head Teacher and Governors are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, inspirational and creative ESA, who is a superb team player and who is passionate about enabling pupils across School with SEND needs to access the school curriculum. We believe that this is a fabulous opportunity to join our School.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• A relentless enthusiasm to support children, including those with additional needs, to achieve their very best
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• A professional approach to their role
• Adaptable and flexiable
• Resilient and empathetic
• Nuturing and caring with a calm disposition
• An ability to use initiative and demonstrate a wider range of SEND strategies across our primary setting
• Reflective practice as an individual and as part of a team
• NVQ 2 in English and Maths required
• A desire to develop your own skills, including ICT, to further improve your practice
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as well as a good sense of humour.
• Be committed to being involved in the life of Flanshaw Junior, Infant and Nursery School, celebrating the achievements of both the children and the staff

Our Community Offers:

• Children who love challenge
• Diversity and inclusion
• A supportive staff and experienced governing body
• Opportunities for further development and training

Visits to the school are encouraged and welcomed as we believe the best way to understand a school is to witness it first-hand. Please telephone the main school office on 01924 290360 to arrange a mutually convenient time.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 14th October 2026. Completed application forms should be emailed to the School Business Manager, Michala Heald on m.heald@flanshawjin.co.uk or handed in to the school office.

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information. A social media check will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates.

Flanshaw Junior, Infant and Nursery School and Wakefield Council are wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility

Closing date: 14/10/2026
Shortlisting: 15/10/2026
Interviews:19/10/2026