EYFS Teaching Assistant

St. Oswald's CofE Primary School, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS20 9BT

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  5 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time (Can be done as a job share): We are looking to recruit for 35hrs pw, these can be worked over 7.30am-6.00pm shift patterns. The role is term time only but holiday club work would be available for a candidate who required it. We are open to applicants who wish to apply on a job share basis.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: NJC Scale - B3 (SCP7-11)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

- Hold a minimum of a full and relevant Early Years Childcare Level 3 qualification.

- Be able to support both the class teacher in providing a broad and balanced Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum and the wrap around care manager in leading the supervision of Pre-school and Reception children.

- Be able to work effectively with others to deliver high quality practice as part of the classroom and wider school team.

- Have excellent communication, inter-personal and organisational skills with a creative outlook and flexible approach.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer:

- A friendly and supportive working environment where all staff are valued.

- A commitment to your own personal development.

- A school with a welcoming Christian ethos.

- A dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff.

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 School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments made are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. If shortlisted, you will be required to disclose relevant information regarding criminal history and an on-line search will be conducted.  This includes only information publicly available on-line.

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.

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About St. Oswald's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 418 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St. Oswald's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: nicola.towers@stoswaldsleeds.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-oswald-s-cofe-primary-school-leeds

St Oswald’s C of E Primary School has stood proudly on The Green in Guiseley since the 16th century. It has inspired thousands of children to reach their full potential, creating a culture of lifelong learning.

Arranging a visit to St. Oswald's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nicola.towers@stoswaldsleeds.org.

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