Early Years Teaching Assistant
Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS25 5PN16 days remaining to apply
Start date details
10th November 2025
Closing date
24 October 2025 at 1pm
Date listed
8 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time, full time
Contract type
- Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary
- £15,975.00 - £16,744.00 Annually (Actual) Grade CD: Point 3 - 6
Early Years Teaching Assistant job summary
Grade: CD (point 3-6)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week (Term Time Only)
Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is a school with friendly and dedicated staff who always put the needs of our children first. We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team who have high aspirations both for themselves and our children, have a passion for learning, are proactive and dependable and have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook. In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and to be part of a happy and effective staff team.
Are you full of energy, creativity and a genuine love for helping young children learn and grow?
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and dedicated team at Monk Fryston Primary School.
This role is based in our outstanding Early Years setting, where curiosity, play and fun are at the heart of learning. You will work closely with our experienced and talented staff to support all pupils - including those with SEND - helping every child to thrive, achieve and succeed.
We are looking for someone who brings warmth, positivity and a can-do attitude to every day. You’ll be someone who enjoys being hands-on, embraces outdoor learning, and shares in the excitement of those “lightbulb” moments that happen every day in Early Years.
We’re looking for someone who:
Shows genuine empathy and understanding of how young children learn and develop.
Brings energy, resilience and flexibility to the role.
Works brilliantly as part of a team and values collaboration.
Shares our commitment to inclusion and to giving every child the best start in life.
In return, we offer:
Wonderful children who are eager to learn and full of enthusiasm.
A warm, welcoming team that will support and encourage you.
Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community.
Ongoing training and professional development, with opportunities to grow your career within the Yorkshire Learning Trust.
If you are ready to make a real difference in children’s lives and want to be part of something special, we would love to hear from you.
Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is a great place to work; we are offering the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team with highly effective teaching assistants who are committed to enhancing the experiences of all our students, whilst being a good team player. Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is part of Yorkshire Learning Trust which is strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.
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A Safe and Inclusive Environment: At YLT, the safeguarding of children is paramount. We are committed to creating a safe and nurturing environment for all. As part of our commitment, successful candidates will undergo DBS checks, pre-employment checks, and online searches, all conducted with professionalism and respect for your privacy. We champion equality and ensure fair and equitable treatment for every member of our team.
At YLT we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.
We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website for access to our recruitment policies.
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
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 198 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School website
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