Teaching Assistant - Howard Park Community School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Howard Park Community School

Hours

30 hours 50 minutes term time only

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

St. Peg Lane, Cleckheaton BD19 3SD

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

From 2nd November 2026 until 32st August 2027

Grade

Grade 6

Salary

£19,316 - £20,589

Advert Wording

Howard Park Community School is warm, welcoming, one form entry school which sits in the heart of its community. We strive to improve standards and outcomes for all the children in our care through the varied experiences and nurturing environment that we provide.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who will work in our Early Years unit to support pupils in their play and learning. The role will involve taking direction from the class teacher and EYFS lead to be able to best support our children, both in the classroom and the wider provision.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Relate well to children, especially younger children in EYFS
• Ideally have an understanding of early child development and how children within an EYFS unit learn
• Are able to work as part of a team
• Are enthusiastic, caring and self-motivated
• Have a positive approach
• Can use their initiative

Our school also offers you the opportunity to:

• Work in a friendly, caring and inclusive community where everyone is valued.
• Engage with enthusiastic children who enjoy learning
• Support teachers to deliver a rich and exciting curriculum
• Work with an experienced, supporting and successful team who love to work collaboratively.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff are subject to an enhanced DBS check. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process

The post is a temporary post although there may be the potential for it to continue beyond the initial period.

If you would like to find out more information about this post, please contact school on 01274 864972. Visits are very welcome and encouraged.

Please forward your application to head@howardpark.co.uk

Application Form

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Closing date

11 October 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Grade 6 Education Teaching Assistant.pdf – 168KB

Additional document 1

Teaching Assistant Person Spec.docx – 103KB
Converted File Teaching Assistant Person Spec.docx.pdf – 100KB