Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor

Rooks Nest Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 3DX

25 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  4th January 2027

• Closing date

  13 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,427.00 - £26,847.00 Annually (FTE) 2.5 Hours per week are paid as a Lunchtime Supervisor, which is paid at Grade 3 (SCP3). This role is term time only.

Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant & Lunchtime Supervisor job summary

At Rook’s Nest Academy we believe that our pupils deserve to learn within a rich, inclusive and stimulating environment, which has high expectations for all. We work together to challenge, motivate and inspire our children to become independent, enthusiastic and resilient and we believe that this begins at the very start of their education.

We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed Level 3 qualified Early Years Teaching Assistant who has a passion for ensuring that children have the best possible start to their education.

We are looking for an individual who understands the importance of early childhood development and is committed to providing a safe, stimulating, inclusive and nurturing learning environment for all children in our Early Years Foundation Stage.

The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher and wider early years team to support children’s learning, development, wellbeing and independence through purposeful play, planned activities and positive interactions.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold a relevant Level 3 qualification in Early Years or an equivalent qualification.
• Understand the EYFS statutory framework and early childhood development.
• Be able to support children’s communication, language, physical, personal, social and emotional development.
• Help to deliver engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences through play and structured activities.
• Support the observation, assessment and recording of children’s development.
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion and safeguarding.
• Work effectively as part of a team and communicate professionally with parents, carers, staff and external agencies.

We are looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with children and is passionate about education.
• Is patient, caring, and reliable.
• Has good communication and teamwork skills.
• Can use initiative and adapt to the needs of different pupils.
• Has relevant experience working with children or caring for children.
• Is proactive and enthusiastic about helping every child reach their potential.

We Offer;

• A friendly and supportive school community.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• A rewarding role making a real difference to children’s lives.
• Supportive leadership and a positive working environment.

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.

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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 Rooks Nest Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 368 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Rooks Nest Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/rooks-nest-academy

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