Job title and organisation: EYFS Level 3 Teaching Assistant - Permanent Position - Silsden Primary School

Hours: 31.25 per week over 5 days

Salary: Band 6-7, NJC Points 7 - 17 - Actual Salary £18,687 - £21,956 (depending on experience) 

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Silsden Primary School

Commencing: 3rd November 2025  

Closing Date and Time: Friday 26 Sept at 9:00am 

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and committed person to join our EYFS Teaching Assistant team, supporting teaching and learning and the personal development of pupils.

You will be working alongside our EYFS teaching team to provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for our children through purposeful engaging provision. You may also be required to cover whole EYFS classes alongside other support staff.  

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Has the skills and knowledge to support all children within our school, within the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum
• Holds a relevant Early Years qualification (Min Level 3)
• Have experience of planning and preparing provision
• Can use effective strategies to promote positive attitudes to learning
• Have very high expectations of children’s attainment and behaviour
• Behave in a professional manner within a team environment
• Is an excellent and creative team player with strong interpersonal skills to work within the school team.

We can offer you:

• A strong and supportive team of staff and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues in a three-form entry school
• A modern work place, with the latest equipment designed to support teaching and learning in a fantastic location
• A positive school ethos where pupil behaviour is very good and children are enthusiastic about their learning
• A welcoming and friendly school with strong home/school partnerships
• Staff wellbeing package, car parking space and a locker!  
• Opportunities to develop your role further through quality CPD opportunities.

All applicants are strongly recommended to visit the school – please contact the school office to arrange a time.

To apply, go to school website

Closing Date: 9am, Friday 26th September 2025

Interviews: Week commencing 29th September 2025

We are strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check, Online Searches and the applicable recruitment and prohibition checks as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education. 

Proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required.

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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