Educational Teaching Assistants - Southgate School

Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Southgate School

Hours

31 hours per week. Term time only plus 5 days

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Southfield Road Almondbury Huddersfield HD5 8TG

Position type

Permanent

Grade

7

Salary

£22,272 - £23,389

Advert Wording

Join a Team That Changes Lives Every Day

As Southgate School continues to grow and develop, we are looking for enthusiastic, caring and dedicated people to join our team as Educational Teaching Assistants (ETAs).

This is more than just a job. It is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people with complex needs, helping them to learn, grow, develop confidence and achieve their potential in a safe, nurturing and supportive environment. Your day will begin at 8:50am, helping to prepare the classroom and welcome pupils into school, and finish at 3:25pm after the pupils have left.

Making a difference

At Southgate, no two days are the same and in your role of ETA, you will have the chance to make a positive impact on our pupils by supporting the teaching team to deliver a range of curriculum-based activities to ensure our pupils receive the best opportunities within a nurturing environment.

Ongoing training and Development

We believe in investing in our people and we provide comprehensive training with opportunities to develop new skills. We offer a supportive environment that encourages personal and professional development and we promote internal development and succession planning. Training is a key part of our success and some sessions may take place outside your normal working hours.

Flexible Hours

This role is designed to fit around your life. You will be in school between 8.50am and 3.25pm allowing you flexibility to manage your work life balance. Working at Southgate means you can will benefit from working during term time, giving you extended breaks and more flexibility throughout the year. You will work term time plus 1 week - the additional 1 week is from working the INSET days.

How you will make a difference

As an ETA, you will

1. Support young people with a wide range of complex and diverse needs.
2. Deliver learning activities and interventions that help pupils achieve their full potential.
3. Work closely with teachers to contribute to assessment, planning and pupil progress.
4. Build positive, trusting relationships that promote confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing.
5. Help create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive.
6. Champion the highest standards of safeguarding, welfare and child protection.
7. Be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team committed to continuous improvement and professional growth.

Why Southgate?

Southgate is a nurture school for pupils with complex needs where we celebrate difference, take great joy in our young people, and seek to discover and develop their unique potential.

Our staff create happy, secure and engaging learning environments where pupils develop knowledge, confidence, emotional regulation and independence. We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their potential and lead as full and independent a life as possible

If you are passionate about helping young people succeed and want to be part of a school where your contribution truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

At Southgate School, safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of all children and young people, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to maintaining a safe, supportive and vigilant school environment where pupils can learn and thrive.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safeguarding and safer recruitment checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE).

How to apply for this role

1. Complete the online application form in full via: https://recruit.sampeople.co.uk/Jobboard/Trust/southgateschool
2. Ensure all previous employment and any gaps in employment are fully detailed.
3. Demonstrate clearly how you meet the criteria listed within the person specification. This can be included within the application form or uploaded as a separate supporting statement.
4. Shortlisting will take place during the week commencing 16 November 2026.
5. Interviews are expected to take on 1 December 2026.

Closing Date

Sunday 15 November 2026 at 10pm

A Final Tip

Remember, the interview panel does not know you. Use your application as an opportunity to showcase your skills, experience and achievements, and to tell us what makes you an excellent candidate for this role

Join Southgate School and become part of a team that changes lives every day.

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

15 November 2026, 10:00 PM

Important Information

Job profile/description

Grade 7 ETA - Job Description 2026.pdf – 198KB