Early Years Teaching Assistant

Job title and organisation: Early Years Teaching Assistant - Castleton Primary School
Salary: B1 - B3 depending on experience £19,654 - £21,962
Hours: 32.50 per week (Term Time Only)
Contract: Temporary for one year in the first instance
Location: Castleton Primary School, Green Lane, Leeds LS12 1JZ
Closing Date and Time: Friday 30 October 2026 at midnight

Join Our Team and Make a Difference from the Very Start!

Are you passionate about supporting young children's development in a vibrant, inclusive environment? At Castleton Primary School, we believe every child's potential is unique and worth nurturing. Join us as an Early Years Teaching Assistant and be part of a dedicated team that helps our youngest learners flourish and discover a lifelong love of learning.

About Castleton Primary School

Castleton Primary is a two-form entry maintained 2-11 primary school, located in the heart of Leeds. We are commitment to creating a safe, welcoming community where kindness, courage, and curiosity are at the core of everything we do.

Set across three sites with access to green spaces and sports pitches, we serve a richly diverse community. Our school vision, "Being the best we can be," inspires us to empower every child to believe that anything is possible.

Our current priorities focus on enhancing early years provision, developing a vibrant culture of reading and writing, and fostering strong relationships throughout our school community. You will be joining a school that is ambitious, supportive, and driven to make a real impact.

About the Role

As an Early Years Teaching Assistant at Castleton, you will work closely with our passionate team to support children aged 2-5, helping them to develop essential skills in a stimulating, language-rich environment. Your role will be vital in:

• Supporting high-quality learning experiences that nurture curiosity and confidence
• Assisting with the delivery of our early reading and phonics curriculum to ensure effective progress
• Creating a safe, inclusive space where every child feels valued and encouraged to take risks in their learning
• Collaborating with teachers and the Senior Leadership Team to adapt learning to meet individual needs
• Engaging with families to support children's development and well-being

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who loves working with young children and wants to contribute meaningfully to their early education journey.

About You

You will be someone who

• Holds a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (essential)
• Has a genuine passion and love for working with the youngest children
• Embraces our core values of kindness, courage, and curiosity in all interactions
• Is committed to inclusive practice and supporting children with diverse needs
• Works well as part of a supportive, collaborative team
• Is eager to learn, grow professionally, and make a lasting difference in children's lives

Your warmth, patience, and creativity will help ignite our children's spark for learning and ensure they have the best start to their education.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, inclusive school community that celebrates diversity
• A supportive Senior Leadership Team and experienced teaching staff
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development aligned with our school improvement priorities
• Access to a rich curriculum and resources designed to inspire children and staff alike
• The chance to contribute to a school that is making real strides in improving outcomes for all children

How to Apply

• Application Requirements: Please ensure you hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and demonstrate your passion for early years education in your application.
• Contact: For more information or to request an application pack, please contact Keeley Penny at penny@castletonleeds.org.uk

We warmly welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences who share our vision and values.

Be part of Castleton Primary School's journey to nurture every child's potential and help them be "the best we can be." Apply today to join us in making a real difference from the very beginning!

Castleton Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check against the Children's barred list will be carried out on preferred candidates. Read our recruitment of ex-offenders policy.

We welcome applications from everyone and actively seek a diverse range of applicants from all backgrounds and cultures. We particularly encourage applications from, but not limited to, women, carers, veterans as well as LGBT+, ethnically diverse, disabled and care experienced people.

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year or meet one of the other eligibility criteria. Please ensure you are eligible before applying.

The above post is not a Leeds City Council vacancy and has been advertised on behalf of the relevant organisation. To apply please follow their application instructions.
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