Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3)

Fountain Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS27 0AW

22 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  22 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,542.00 - £32,046.00 Annually (FTE) Actual approximate salary £23,422 to £25,407

Early Years Teaching Assistant (Level 3) job summary

We are looking for an excellent Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant, who puts learning at the heart of everything they do and who understands and supports our vision for our children.

The successful candidate will be able to:

Communicate warmly and effectively with all children, building positive relationships with families and staff.

Demonstrate a strong understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and child development.

Follow planning, track progress and collaborate with the class teacher to adapt learning activities for every child.

Accurately follow all school policies, safety procedures, and safeguarding standards.

Effectively implement SEND plans and individual support strategies to ensure every child is included.

Fountain Primary School is a good, two form entry school in Morley, Leeds. We are proud to be a part of Owlcotes Multi Academy Trust.

Our most recent inspection states:

‘Pupils at Fountain Primary School are polite, friendly and courteous. They are happy to come to school, and one pupil said, ‘I would like to come to school every day of my life.’ (OFSTED Nov 21)

We are extremely proud to offer you:

an innovative curriculum matched to all pupils’ needs

a supportive, forward thinking leadership team

an excellent CPD programme

fantastic children who really want to learn.

Closing date for applications: Friday 13th November at 9.00am

Interview: Thursday 19th November

If you would like to visit school or discuss the role further please contact admin@fountain.owlcotesmat.org

Applicants must complete an application form explaining how their skills and experiences would help them succeed in this role. Please note that CVs will not be considered.

The successful candidate will be offered the post subject to relevant pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and an online search in line with KCSIE 2026.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all children, and expects our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Fountain Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 445 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Fountain Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/fountain-primary-school-leeds

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