Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £480 to £560 per week |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 24 July 2025 |
| Location: | LS1 1HE |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | KPI RECRUITING LTD |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | MLWTGEYTA2406LDS-30266 |
Summary
Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant -Outstanding Primary School in Leeds
Transform Young Lives While Building Your Future in Education
Have you recently graduated from a prestigious university with an unwavering passion for nurturing young minds?
Are you ready to embark on a meaningful career journey that combines your academic excellence with real-world impact in early childhood development?
Join one of Leeds' most celebrated primary schools and become part of an exceptional educational community where your potential will flourish alongside the children you inspire.
Why This Role Will Accelerate Your Career
This Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant position isn't just a job—it's your gateway to educational excellence. Located in a top-performing Leeds primary school renowned for its innovative approach to early learning, you'll work in an environment where creativity meets educational rigor.
What sets this opportunity apart:
• Small class sizes ensuring meaningful one-to-one impact with every child
• Outstanding Ofsted rating with cutting-edge facilities and resources
• Mentorship from leading practitioners including access to specialist Educational Psychologists
• Clear, funded progression pathways into teaching, SENCO roles, or educational psychology
Graduate Early Years Teaching Assistant: Essential Criteria
Academic Excellence:
• Ideally in Psychology, Education, Early Childhood Development, or related fields
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Other degree disciplines welcomed for exceptional candidates
Personal Qualities:
• Exceptional patience, empathy, and emotional intelligence
• Resilience and adaptability in dynamic educational environments
• Cultural sensitivity and inclusive mindset
• Professional discretion for intimate care responsibilities
Experience & Aspirations:
• Ambitious career goals in education, psychology, or child development
• Commitment to continuous professional development
• Strong desire to make a tangible difference in children's formative years
Your Role: Making Every Day Count
Daily Impact:
• Collaborate with experienced EYFS practitioners to deliver personalized educational experiences
• Assist with intimate care while promoting independence and dignity
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the wider school community
• Contribute to assessment, planning, and intervention strategies
Professional Development:
• Structured CPD program tailored to your career aspirations
• Opportunity to observe and learn from specialist interventions
• Access to educational psychology insights and methodologies
• Portfolio building for future teacher training or postgraduate study
School Environment:
• Secure outdoor learning spaces with forest school opportunities
• State-of-the-art facilities including sensory rooms and digital learning tools
• Collaborative culture with supportive leadership and staff wellbeing focus
• Strong community links with active parent partnership
Are you ready to make a difference from day one? This is your chance to develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and discover whether teaching or child development is the right path for you.
Submit your CV to KPi Education by clicking ‘Apply’ today – we’d love to hear from you.
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