Teaching Assistant - Early Years

Job details

Job role Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern Part time

Contract type Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary £11,864.00 Annually (Actual) Band 4 SCP 3 - 4 £25,949 FTE

Teaching Assistant - Early Years job summary

Permanent, Term-Time + Training Days. Part Time 19.75 hours per week. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:45am to 1pm and Wednesday 8:45am to 11:30am

We are looking for a calm, consistent and compassionate Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our friendly team!

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about education and committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. The successful candidate will support teaching staff in delivering high-quality learning experiences, work closely with students to foster engagement and confidence and contribute positively to the overall life of our school. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

About our School

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk], part of Red Kite Learning Trust, is a thriving two-form entry primary school located on the south side of Harrogate, with a vibrant community of over 400 pupils. Guided by our vision of ‘Excellence and Happiness for All’, we are committed to ensuring that every child reaches their full potential while enjoying a positive and fulfilling learning experience.

The school is proud of its supportive, dedicated staff team who work collaboratively to provide high-quality teaching and nurture a caring, inclusive environment. Strong relationships between staff, pupils, and families are central to our ethos and contribute to a warm, respectful school culture. We place a strong emphasis on both staff and pupils’ happiness and wellbeing, recognising these as essential foundations for personal and academic success.

We are currently embedding the One Life philosophy into school life, inspiring children to live with intention, kindness, and resilience both in and out of the classroom.

Our spacious and well-resourced outdoor environment plays a key role in enriching learning and play. Pupils also benefit from regular Forest School sessions, which foster creativity, confidence and curiosity through hands-on, nature-based experiences.

Here’s what you can expect when you join us:

Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 19%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE

Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements

Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being

Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team

Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

For more about [Employer hidden], click the ‘view our careers page’ button.

About You

To be a good fit for this role, you will:

Inspire and nurture our children

Be caring and confident with a willingness to develop their skills

Have a strong sense of teamwork, professional pride and a sense of humour

Be a positive ambassador for our school

Be flexible and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children

Next Steps

Let’s Connect: We would love to speak to you to answer any questions you might have about this role or our school ahead of applying for this opportunity. To arrange a convenient time to speak in person, or visit us ahead of applying, please email Kirsty Macnair at [contact hidden].

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.

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.