Educational Support Assistant at Spen Valley High School

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Job Reference #

EDV/2026/SVHS/14877

Location

Roberttown Lane, Liversedge, West Yorkshire, WF15 7LX

Contract Type

Casual Contract

Contract Term

Part-Time

Salary

£16,452.00 Annually (Actual)
Grade 5

Closing Date

Midnight, Fri 12th Jun, 2026

Start Date

As soon as possible

Positions Available

Positions Available 1

About this Role

Applicants require Maths and English GCSE grade C/4 or above to qualify for this role.

The role is term time only working hours 8.30am - 3pm (4pm on a Monday to attend CPD) on a casual contract to provide cover.

The role involves delivering both one-to-one and small group support for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), while also fulfilling the broader responsibilities of a Teaching Assistant within the classroom as required. A key aspect of this position is developing positive, trusting relationships with some of the school’s most vulnerable learners. By building strong rapport and understanding each student’s individual needs, the role aims to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment. This enables students to engage more confidently in their education, overcome barriers to learning, and achieve their full potential through tailored and effective support.

This role may appeal to anyone considering teacher training to gain some experience in a school.

Staff Benefits include:

Employee Assistance Scheme providing physiotherapy, counselling, health and nutrition/lifestyle advice and menopause support
Pension (West Yorkshire Pension Fund)
Cycle to Work Scheme
Staff Counselling (a personal & confidential counselling & support service)
Varied Staff wellbeing Initiatives
Use of school fitness suite
Kirklees Vivup Scheme (saving money on shopping, days out, entertainment etc)
Free flu vaccinations and eyecare vouchers
Childcare vouchers

How to apply

We know that applying for a job takes a great deal of time and effort; it is therefore important that before you apply that you make sure we are the right school for you.

Please submit your application with a personal statement that explains why this is the role for you and why specifically at Spen Valley.

All employees are required to promote and actively support the school’s responsibilities towards safeguarding and are subject to Enhanced DBS Checks.

We are looking for a quick turn around with this recruitment so the school reserves the right to close the advert if suitable candidates apply and interviews can be arranged in a timely manner.

Contact Details

  Tracey Bland
  01924 405451
  HR@spenvalleyhighschool.co.uk

Spen Valley High School would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings:

We pride ourselves on being a trauma informed school, using a relational approach to behaviour management. Tell us why would you like to work specifically at Spen Valley High School and what experience/skills make you the best person for the role?
Have you ever been involved in an investigation relating to a safeguarding investigation?
Have you ever been involved in a disciplinary investigation?
Have you ever been subject to capability or an informal improvement plan?