SEND Educational Teaching Assistant - Helme C of E Academy (Learning Accord Multi Academy Trust)

Educational Support Assistant - 1-year fixed term contract

Start date: 1st September 2026

Hours: 30 per week 8.45am-3.15pm (term time only)

We can also offer some casual breakfast club hours from 7:45-8:45am

We are looking to appoint a passionate and hardworking member of support staff. As a key member of our team, you will work under the guidance of class teachers to support the learning of pupils in all curriculum areas. We are looking for someone with an enthusiasm for outdoor learning as Forest School is a key part of our curriculum. You will help make sure our children get the very best education is a caring environment. You will be joining a Church of England Academy with an inclusive ethos in the beautiful rural village of Helme on the outskirts of Meltham. We are a welcoming, positive, supportive and forward looking school.

We work together to develop children who are respectful, happy, tolerant, curious and collaborative as well as academically successful. Join us and build a wonderful career in a school you are passionate about, with families and children you can help.

We are looking for:

A colleague who wants to make a positive difference to the lives of children and their families
Has high expectations of children’s achievements
Is energetic and enthusiastic
Has excellent communication skills and can work well in a team
Is keen to learn
Is supportive of our church ethos and Christian values.

We can offer you:

A strong team of staff and governors who are supportive and care for each other.
A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas, traditional values and a sense of teamwork
A commitment to enable you to grow professionally and be part of a true learning culture.
Children who are enthusiastic about learning and apply our vision of Dream, Believe, Achieve everyday.
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.

Application forms should be emailed to office@helmeschool.com
Closing Date: 2pm on Friday 15th May 2026
Shortlisting: Week commencing 18th May 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 1st June 2026

We welcome visits from potential applicants. Please contact the school on 01484 854524 to arrange a visit or request further information about the role. To apply for this job, please download and complete the application form attached.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form