Teaching Assistant (EYFS) Level 1 - NJC pt 3-6

Cobden Primary School, Leeds, LS12 5LA

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  25 September 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: Term Time Only

Teaching Assistant (EYFS) Level 1 - NJC pt 3-6 job summary

Cobden Primary School wishes to appoint a hard-working and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team. The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a class teacher, to assist pupils, including working one-to-one with pupils with SEN, with their learning and general needs across our EYFS. Experience of working with children in EYFS and those with SEND would be desireable as would any specialist training. This role is fixed term in the first instance but has potential to extend for the right candidate, dependent upon school needs.

Successful applicants will have the ability to:

Work well as an integral part of a team, valuing the contributions of all;

Be organised, enthusiastic, positive and be prepared to work hard;

Able to engage and motivate all learners;

Willing to work with a team to “go the extra mile” for children;

Make a positive contribution to the life of the school.

If you would like to ask any questions or arrange to visit the school please do not hesitate to contact Zena Hunter on 0113 2798079. Interviews are expected to take place week commencing 19th October 2026. Please submit your application by midnight on 12th October 2026.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Mrs Wood - Executive Head Teacher

Mr Kaczmarek - Head of School

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 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 Cobden Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: Up to 210 pupils
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/cobden-primary-school-leeds

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