Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School, Wakefield, WF2 8AA20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
22 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
2 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 31.25 hours per week Monday to Friday Term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £25,583 - £25,989 FTE. Actual salary £18,067 - £18,354
Pay scale
- Grade 4, SCP 6-7
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking to recruit a Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant to become a valued members of our team at this large, three form entry, primary school.
The successful candidate will hold a qualification according to DfE requirements that enable them to work at Level 3 in the staff:child ratio in Early Years.
The ideal candidate will also hold a paediatric first aid qualification, however, this training can be provided.
Required for September 2026.
The post is permanent.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
· Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
· A challenging and highly supportive staff team and governing body
· A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
· Support, training and guidance to complete the role fully
· Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
· A culture of continual professional development
· An inclusive and happy working environment
· A range of well-being services for staff and their families
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.
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.
About Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 644 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School website
- Email address
- abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01924 367396
Snapethorpe Primary is a large school with over 680 pupils and over 100 staff on role.
Our school is a place where everyone is included and valued. We are proud that our children enjoy coming to school and that they know their education and care are at the centre of everything they do.
With a focus on constantly improving, we nurture and celebrate individual talents and interests, emphasising high expectations and the importance of always trying one’s best in every situation.
This is an exciting time to join the school and help to shape our future as we change and develop with new members of the Leadership Team.
Arranging a visit to Wakefield Snapethorpe Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abarnes@snapethorpeprimary.co.uk.
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