EYFS Teaching Assistant

Overview

27.5 hours per week

Term time only Scale 3, SCP 6 (£16,186 - £16,476 per annum actual)

Job Advert & Description

Key Responsibilities:

Assist in the management of pupils in the learning environment.
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes appropriate to the pupil’s needs to ensure physical, social, emotional and intellectual development, taking into account diversity e.g. language, culture, ability, race and religion.
Will supervise and support pupils consistently at all times; recognising and responding to their individual needs whilst ensuring their safety and education in the learning environment.
Promote and reinforce the inclusion, acceptance and integration of all pupils, including those with specific and special needs and those from different cultures and/or with a different first language as appropriate.
Will provide clerical/administrative support as directed by the teacher.
In respect of local and national learning strategies, will support pupils to achieve learning goals e.g. literacy, numeracy, KS2, early years as directed by the teacher.

We are looking for a person who:

is positive, caring and energetic ‘with a can-do’ attitude.
has experience of working successfully with children.
in Early Years. is highly motivated in caring for vulnerable children.
has an understanding of how to safeguard children. takes a genuine interest in aiding children’s development.

We can offer:

fantastic pupils and a friendly and nurturing school family support of a SEN team.
committed to excellence with high expectations.
a committed leadership team, friendly and dedicated staff and supportive academy council.
a well resourced school with an exciting curriculum.

Salary & Benefits

Salary from £16186 to £16476 per year

Location

St Joseph's Catholic Primary School - Keighley
Queen's Road
Keighley
West Yorkshire
BD21 1AR

Supporting documents

Deadline and how to apply

Applications can be made by contacting Tracey Holland in the school office: tracey.holland@sjk.bcwcat.co.uk or via telephone: 01535 605880

Closing Date: 23 February 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews: W/C 23 February 2026.

Safeguarding

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the exceptions order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Appointments will be made subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the receipt of satisfactory references and all other pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is valued and respected. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is based on merit and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We strive to foster a work environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.