Early Years Teaching Assistant

Salary:
£25,614 to £26,847 pro rata, per annum Grade: CD Contract: Permanent Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week (Monday – Friday) 8.30am -3pm

Location:
Leeds, North Yorkshire
- Athelstan Community Primary School We require an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working team in our busy ‘outstanding’ Early Years unit. The post is 30 hours per week, working across the EYFS classrooms under the direction of the class teachers. The post will involve supporting all children across the early years, this may include supporting some children with SEND. Athelstan School is a friendly, warm and welcoming school, there is a strong family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued and the role of the individual within the team is respected. Candidates should be committed to following a creative, child centred approach to teaching and learning and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You would work alongside an established motivated and supportive Early Years Team, led by our Early Years Manager. “Children in the early years get off to an exceptional start. The early years curriculum has been very carefully thought out. There is clear progression from the two-year-olds through to Reception. Every opportunity is taken to engage children’s interests and inspire them. In all areas of provision, children play and learn well together. Their engagement in their learning is exceptional. Staff are exceptionally skilled at talking to the children and moving them towards independence. Behaviour and relationships among the children are very positive.” Ofsted 2023. We can offer you
- A highly supportive environment
- Outstanding colleagues to support, coach and inspire your developing practice
- A well
- equipped, well-maintained school
- Large well-equipped outdoor learning
- A strong culture of creative learning
- Continued CPD
- Staff benefits include access to free refreshments and fresh fruit Candidates should
- Strive for outstanding practice and good quality child care
- Be an excellent team player contributing to our early years.
- Be hardworking and willing to contribute to the whole school ethos
- Have a sense of fun
- An understanding of food hygiene rules
- A sound understanding of safeguarding procedures
- Knowledge of healthy eating The successful applicant will have a level 3 child care qualification and have a desire to work within early years. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. NYCC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, suitable references and medical clearance. Shortlisted candidates will also be subject to an online check as per the KCSIE 2023 guidance. Please also visit www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk to find out more about the school. Contact For further information

about the role
and the hours of work please contact Mrs Joanne Sampson, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stsampson@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.nyorks.sch.uk/vacancies. Please return completed applications to stthompson@athelstan.nyorks.sch.uk Key Documents Child Protection Statement General Teaching Assistant JD and PS Early Years Application Form

How to apply
EYFS 2026 Key Dates Closing date for applications Friday 6th November. Interviews will take place Friday November 13th Required from December 2026 or ASAP North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party. Early Years Teaching Assistant Posted: 20/10/2026 Closing date: 06/11/2026 Closing time: 23:59 (GMT)