Early Years Teaching Assistant (Maintained Nursery School)
Crigglestone Nursery School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 3EB26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
3 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 31.25 Hours per week. Monday - Friday 08:45 to 15:30. Term Time Only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 0 £25,989
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re seeking enthusiastic, motivated and child-centred practitioners who:
- Hold aLevel 3 Early Years qualification (or higher)
- Hold aPaediatric First Aid qualification (or are willing to undertake)
- Haveexperience of working in Early Years
- Can bring energy, creativity, and warmth into every learning experience
- Understand and value inclusive practice
- Believe in the power of play-based learning and can bring the Curiosity Approach to life
- Are great communicators, reflective team players, and eager to keep learning
What the Role Involves
- Observing, supporting, and celebrating children’s learning journeys
- Creating stimulating and imaginative opportunities for play and exploration
- Enabling children to flourish through curiosity-led, child-initiated learning
- Supporting children’sphysical, intellectual, emotional, and social development
- Prioritising the safety, wellbeing, and happiness of every child
- Growing professionally throughongoing training and CPD
What the school offers its staff
By joining our federation, you’ll become part of a warm, caring, and highly skilled team who value collaboration, creativity, and joy in learning. We offer:
- A truly inclusive ethos where every child and adult is valued
- The privilege of working in maintained nursery schools—special places that combine tradition, excellence, and innovation
- A stimulating environment rooted in EYFS principles and the Curiosity Approach
- Fantastic CPD opportunities to help you grow in your career
- The chance to make a lasting difference in children’s lives at a pivotal stage
Further information about the job
Key Details
- Hours:31.25 per week (8.45am – 3.30pm)
- Salary:£25,583-25,989 FTE (Actual £18,067-£18,353 for Term Time Only) (dependent on experience)
How to Apply
Application forms should be returned to:
Email:kquinn@crigglestonecastle.wakefield.sch.uk
Post: Crigglestone Nursery School, High Street, Crigglestone, WF4 3EB
Visits to our schools are warmly encouraged—come and see curiosity and wonder in action! Please contact us to arrange a visit.
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
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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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