Teaching Assistant

Oyster Park Primary Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3SN

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter or September 2026

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 7am

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,344.00 - £18,024.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 4 SCP 5-6

Teaching Assistant job summary

Are you passionate about the magic of the first few years of learning?

Do you believe that every child, regardless of their starting point, deserves an advocate who sees their potential?

At Oyster Park Primary Academy, we don’t just teach; we nurture, include, and empower our children. We are looking for a dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant who can champion children and make sure they don’t just meet, but surpass, their potential.

In our Early Years setting, no two days are the same, but every day is meaningful. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be a cornerstone of a child's foundational education.

• A Culture of Inclusion: We pride ourselves on a whole-child approach. You’ll be supported in creating adaptive environments where neurodiversity and different learning styles are celebrated and valued.
• Professional Growth: We invest in our people. Whether you want to specialise in Speech & Language, SEND support, reading or writing, we’ll help you get there.
• A Joyful Environment: We believe in the power of play, messy exploration, and the lightbulb moments that happen in our indoor and outdoor classrooms.

As part of your role, you will ensure that every child feels seen, heard, and capable.

You will:

• Work closely with the Class Teacher and Nursery Nurse to deliver small group and 1:1 planned teaching activities as well delivering tailored interventions that make the curriculum accessible to all.
• Be a champion for inclusion, supporting children with additional needs to thrive alongside their peers.
• Foster a safe, nurturing space where social and emotional development is prioritized as much as academic milestones.
• Observe and record the "wow" moments, helping to shape each child's unique learning journey.

We aren't just looking for a set of qualifications; we’re looking for a mindset. You’re perfect for this role if:

• You have a "can-do" attitude and a heart for service.
• You are patient, resilient, and possess a genuine empathy for the challenges young learners face.
• You understand that inclusion isn't just a buzzword—it’s a daily commitment to removing barriers.
• You hold a Level 2 or 3 childcare qualification (or have equivalent experience that shows your dedication).

As part of our team at Castleford Trust, whether a teacher or support staff employee, you are automatically enrolled into an occupational pension scheme from the start date of your employment (Local Government Pension Scheme for Support Staff and Teachers’ Pension Scheme for teachers).

Oyster Park Primary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Oyster Park Primary Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.

For further information on the Academy, the role and how to apply please visit our website at www.castlefordacademytrust.com or telephone Louise Gallagher, School Business Manager on 01977 515994.

All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal which can be found on the above website.

Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8 am Monday 23 February 2026, with interviews taking place w/c 1 March 2026.

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 Oyster Park Primary Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 364 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Oyster Park Primary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/oyster-park-primary-academy

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