Organisation

Schools

Directorate

Primary Schools

Service Area

Diamond Wood Community Academy

Hours

18 hours per week, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – full days, 8:30am-3:30pm - Term Time only

Number of Jobs

1

Location(s)

Diamond Wood Community Academy, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, WF13 3AD

Position type

Temporary

Length of contract

Expected end date – August 31st, 2027. However, could end earlier depending on maternity leave end date.

Grade

SCP: 5-6

Salary

Actual Salary: £10,430.56 to £10,596.10 per annum

Advert Wording

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Diamond Wood Community Academy

Start date: As soon as possible

Closing Date: 08.09.2026

Shortlisting Date: 10.09.2026

Interviews: 17.09.2026

The Opportunity

At Diamond Wood Academy, we’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals to join our nurturing family. You’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming environment where pupils thrive and teachers excel. If you’re committed to excellence, teamwork, and making a real difference in young lives, we want to hear from you.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

- Is committed to supporting pupils’ wellbeing and learning.
- Can build positive, professional relationships with pupils, staff and families.
- Is proactive, organised and able to assist with classroom preparation and routines.
- Can follow school policies and communicate effectively with the teaching team.
- Is confident in supporting learning activities and keeping pupils engaged.
- Is reliable in supervising pupils to ensure their safety at all times.
- Is flexible, willing to help with school activities, visits and day-to-day tasks.




- Is comfortable using and supporting pupils with basic ICT and classroom resources.
- Is willing to take on routine administrative tasks as needed

Visits to the school are welcomed and can be arranged by contacting on 01924 325308 Why join Enhance Academy Trust? This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a successful and forward-looking academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants. As a Trust, we have developed a range of employee benefits. Here are just a few examples:

- Membership to either the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Physical and mental health support from a team of experienced nurses, counsellors, therapists, physiotherapists, consultants plus NHS GPs and private medical services.
- GP consultations with experienced NHS doctors are available for our employees and members of their household, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and prescriptions (which have to paid for) can be delivered to local chemists.
- Free annual flu jab
- Trained Mental Health First Aiders in all our settings
- A paid annual Wellbeing Day – a time for you to use the day for an activity which promotes your own individual health and wellbeing.
- Wherever possible, PPA at home for teachers.

Apply For The Job By Following The Link





Safeguarding Statement Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children safe and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust. We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.

Enhance Academy Trust is committed to ensuring the actions we take, keep children protected and protect them from harm in all aspects of their school life. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils. The actions that we take to prevent harm, to promote well-being, to create safe environments, to respond to specific issues and vulnerabilities all form part of the safeguarding responsibilities of the Trust.

We recognise our moral and statutory responsibility and make every effort to provide a safe environment underpinned by a culture of openness where both children and adults feel secure, able to talk and believe they are being listened to.

To view our Safeguarding and Child protection policy please visit the school To view our Recruitment of Ex-Offenders policy please click on the following link

Closing date

08 September 2026, 11:55 PM

Important Information

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🏢 Kirklees Council
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