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Organisation
Schools
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Directorate
Primary Schools
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Service Area
The primary place of work shall be Scholes Junior & Infant School, you may be required to work at any school within the Trust.
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Hours
Role 1 30 hours per week term time only • Monday to Thursday 11:30am – 6:00pm • Friday 11:30am – 3:30pm Role 2 27.5 hours per week term time only • Monday to Friday 9:00 – 3:00pm
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Number of Jobs
2
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Location(s)
The primary place of work shall be Scholes Junior & Infant School, you may be required to work at any school within the Trust.
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Position type
Temporary
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Length of contract
Level 3 – 18-month duration
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Grade
£8.00 per hour (in line with apprenticeship rates)
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Salary
£8.00 per hour (in line with apprenticeship rates)
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Advert Wording
Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Scholes Junior & Infant School
Apprentice Educational Support Assistant (Level 3)
Scholes Junior & Infant School
Scholes Junior & Infant School wishes to appoint two kind, caring and hardworking individuals to join our committed school team as Apprentice Educational Support Assistants, starting in September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to begin a career in education, gaining valuable experience while working towards a Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.
You will support groups of children with a range of needs, working closely with teaching staff to help pupils access learning and develop confidence in a supportive and inclusive environment.
About our school
Scholes Junior & Infant School is a welcoming and inclusive school where staff, parents and children work together to achieve the very best outcomes.
We are proud of our strong sense of community and our commitment to ensuring every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed. We want our children to develop a love of learning and grow into confident, respectful and creative individuals.
We are therefore looking for team members who share this vision and are passionate about supporting children to thrive.
What we are looking for
We are looking for individuals who:
Are kind, patient and enthusiastic about working with children
Are reliable, hardworking and able to work as part of a team
Have strong communication skills, including the ability to engage children in conversation
Show initiative, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
Are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
What we can offer you
A warm, welcoming and supportive school environment
A structured Level 3 apprenticeship programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Access to Trust-wide support and wellbeing services
The opportunity to begin and develop a career in education
Automatic enrolment into Local Government Pension Scheme
Enhanced occupational benefits (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave)
Automatic enrolment into our Employer Assistance Programme which gives you and your family members free access to Health and Wellbeing Services.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact the school office on 01484 682190 or email
[email protected]
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Closing date
06 July 2026, 9:00 AM
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