Early Years Teaching Assistant

Castleton Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 1JZ

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 October 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Term time: 32.5 hours per week, 8.30am - 3.30pm
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: B1-B3 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

About You

You will be someone who:

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
• Has a genuine passion and love for working with the youngest children
• Embraces our core values of kindness, courage, and curiosity in all interactions
• Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting children with diverse needs
• Works well as part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Is eager to learn, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference in children’s lives

Your warmth, patience, and creativity will help ignite our children’s spark for learning and ensure they have the best start to their education.

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive school community that celebrates diversity
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced teaching staff
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development aligned with our school improvement priorities
• Access to a rich curriculum and resources designed to inspire children and staff alike
• The chance to contribute to a school that is making real strides in improving outcomes for all children

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

How to Apply

• Salary: B1-3
• Closing Date: 30th October 2026
• Application Requirements: Please ensure you hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and demonstrate your passion for early years education in your application.
• Contact: For more information or to submit your application, please contact Keeley Penny at k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Early Years TA Job Description.docx - 49.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Castleton Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 469 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Castleton Primary School website
• Email address: k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 2637756
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/castleton-primary-school-leeds

Castleton Primary is a forward-thinking two-form entry-maintained 2-11 school located in New Wortley, Leeds, with a strong community spirit and a commitment to inclusion. we serve a richly diverse and vibrant community.
Our core values of curiosity, courage, and kindness shape everything we do. We foster a safe, inclusive environment where children feel valued, empowered, and inspired to embrace learning without limits. Our spacious sites include green spaces and two sports pitches, supporting our unique Opal outdoor play provision that encourages creativity and active play.
We are on an exciting journey to further enhance our curriculum, especially focusing on developing a vibrant culture of reading and writing, improving early years provision, and strengthening relational practice to support attendance and well-being.

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