Early Years Teaching Assistant
Crigglestone Nursery School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3EB34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 hours per week, Term Time Only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £25,989
Actual salary
- £18,067 - £18,353
What skills and experience we're looking for
Is this you?
- You believe learning begins with curiosity
- You love creating inspiring spaces and meaningful experiences
- You want to be part of a team that truly values Early Years practice
If so, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Teaching Assistant, you will:
- Support and monitor the development of your key children
- Create engaging experiences that support all areas of development
- Facilitate child-led play with thoughtful interaction
- Work as part of a supportive and passionate team
- Ensure the safety, wellbeing and happiness of every child
- Engage in ongoing professional development
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking practitioners who:
- Hold a Full & Relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or above)
- Have PFA (Paediatric First Aid) or are willing to train
- Have experience in Early Years settings
- Are passionate about high-quality practice
- Are strong team players with great communication skills
- Bring warmth, creativity and enthusiasm every day
- Have knowledge of the Curiosity Approach (desirable, not essential)
💡 Most importantly: you see the magic in childhood and want to nurture it.
What the school offers its staff
Help us build something special…
Crigglestone Nursery School has been awarded DfE School-Based Nursery funding to expand our provision for 2–3 year-olds — and something exciting is happening.
Our beautiful new space is already taking shape, with building work underway and doors set to open in September 2026.
Now we’re looking for something just as important as the environment itself…
Inspiring Teaching Assistants to bring it to life
At The Federation of Crigglestone and The Castle Nursery Schools, we believe childhood should be filled with curiosity, creativity, and wonder.
We are proud Curiosity Approach settings, where children are encouraged to explore, question, and discover. Our environments are thoughtfully designed to spark awe and fascination—helping children grow into confident thinkers, explorers, and problem-solvers.
Why Join Us?
When you join our federation, you become part of something truly special.
We offer:
- ✨ Wonderful children who will inspire you every day
- ✨ A warm, welcoming and supportive staff team
- ✨ A genuinely child-centred environment
- ✨ Opportunities for training and professional growth
- ✨ A community where everyone is valued
Safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
All appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS checks
- Medical clearance
- Satisfactory references
📍 Additional Information
- These are federation roles and staff may work across either setting
- Hours: 31.25 per week (8:45am – 3:30pm)
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
- Pay Range: FTE £25,583 - £25,989, (Pay award pending) Actual Pay: £18,067 - £18,353 for 31.25 hours per week, term time only - Starting salary will depend on experience.
- Closing Date: Monday 1st June 2026. 12:00 Noon
- Interviews: TBC
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Crigglestone Nursery School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 4
- Education phase
- Nursery
- School size
- 88 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 4
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crigglestone Nursery School website
- Email address
- jhunter@crigglestonecastle.wakefield.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01924 251151
We are two vibrant, inclusive maintained nursery schools working in strong partnership to provide high-quality early education for children aged 2–4.
Our ethos is rooted in nurture, inclusion, and curiosity. Inspired by The Curiosity Approach, our environments celebrate awe, wonder, and independence—helping every child to explore, question, and thrive.
Our vision: Nurture Children’s Natural Curiosity
Arranging a visit to Crigglestone Nursery School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jhunter@crigglestonecastle.wakefield.sch.uk.
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