EYFS Teaching Assistant

Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF3 4HS

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.45am-11.45am Monday to Friday Term Time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 31st August 2027
• Pay scale: G4

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Have excellent literacy and numeracy skills, including GCSE (grade A-C) or equivalent in English and Maths
• A full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification, as defined by the Department for Education (DfE), to be counted at this level in the ratios
• Understand how children learn on an individual level to ensure progress
• Can easily establish a rapport with children and interact with them according to their individual needs
• Can encourage and enthuse children to participate in all school activities to their best abilities so they can learn effectively
• Work effectively as part of a skilled team, having excellent communication skills
• Are able to work on their own initiative
• Have enthusiasm and passion for the job
• Are committed to delivering the best possible education to all our pupils
• Have high aspirations for own career development

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:-

• motivated children who are curious and eager to explore
• a dedicated and professional staff team
• a well-resourced and attractive environment
• a strong commitment to continuous professional career development and equal opportunities
• a happy school with strong support from its stakeholders

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.

The successful candidate will:

• be committed to the Christian ethos of the school
• be organised and able to work across school
• have high expectations for children's work and behaviour
• have a secure understanding of the EYFS framework
• Preferably have experience of teaching RWI (although training can be provided for this)
• Must hold a full and relevant Level 2 or above qualification, as defined by the Department for Education (DfE), to be counted towards the ratios required within EYFS. You can check if your qualification fulfils this requirement here https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

Forfurther informationplease visit: www.wakefield.gov.uk. Alternatively,you cancontact the Recruitment Line on 0345 8506506 (typetalk calls welcome) or email jobs@wakefield.gov.uk.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Headteacher, Stanley St. Peter’s CE (VC) Primary & Nursery School, Lake Lock Road, Stanley, WAKEFIELD WF3 4HS or email cfrier@stanleystpeters.co.uk no later than 17th July 2026.

Closing date: Noon 17th July 2026

Interview date: 27th July 2026

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and young people are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and young people whilst promoting their welfare and expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Commitment to safeguarding

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 296 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School website
• Email address: cfrier@stanleystpeters.co.uk
• Phone number: 01924 663641
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stanley-st-peters-church-of-england-voluntary-controlled-primary-school

We are a friendly school and are proud to have been rated as a 'good' school by Ofsted (Nov 2021) and an 'excellent' school by SIAMS (Feb 2023).

Arranging a visit to Stanley St Peters Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cfrier@stanleystpeters.co.uk.

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