Kirklees Council Hiring for Educational Support Assistant (Year 1) Job at Heckmondwike, England , UK Full Time

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT ASSISTANT (GRADE 5)

You must be able to work as part of a team to support the learning and welfare of pupils in school. Particular emphasis will be on working with individual pupils and small groups.

Experience of working with children/young people in a school environment is essential for this job, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with pupils and staff members

As part of your wider duties and responsibilities you are required to promote and actively support the Councils responsibilities towards safeguarding. Safeguarding is about keeping people safe and protecting them from harm, neglect, abuse and injury. It is about creating safe places, being vigilant and doing something about any concerns you might have. Safeguarding relates to everyone who may be vulnerable, not just the very old and the very young. Please clickhttps://www.kirklees.gov.uk/beta/working-for-kirklees/pdf/kirklees-council-safeguarding-policy.pdf to read our safeguarding policy.

Willingness to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Please note a conviction may not exclude candidates from employment but will be considered as part of the selection process.

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.