Job title and organisation: Teaching Assistant (Early Years) - Castleton Primary School
Salary: B1 - B3 depending on experience
Hours: 32.5
Contract: Permanent - Term Time Only plus training days
Location: Castleton Primary School
Closing Date: Monday 30 March
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
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 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
Application Details
- Salary: B1-3
- Closing Date: 30th March 2026
- Application Requirements: Please ensure you hold a Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification and demonstrate your passion for early years education in your application.
- For more information or to submit your application Please send your application to Keeley Penny at k.penny@castletonleeds.org.uk
Vacancies at Castleton | Castleton Primary School
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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