Level 3 Early Years Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 14 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 April 2026 |
| Location: | Wakefield, WF2 8AA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 8e833707-7c7b-45f8-a2c4-8584f9d94566 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Please see attached job specification for full description.
This role, is vital in ensuring our motto’ Caring for all Learning for life’ as well as our vision statement:
Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood.
Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all our work.
We believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child’s unique talents are both developed and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that each child fulfills their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. We strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. We also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively.
We aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A challenging and highly supportive staff team and governing body
• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
• Support, training and guidance to complete the role fully
• Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
• A culture of continual professional development
• An inclusive and happy working environment
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.
Please see attached job specification for full description.
This role, is vital in ensuring our motto’ Caring for all Learning for life’ as well as our vision statement:
Snapethorpe Primary is a very welcoming and inclusive school, which works in close partnership with all families for the benefit of every child. We are fortunate to have very supportive parents and governors and we strive to work together to give every child a happy and rewarding primary school experience and positive memories that will last long into adulthood.
Excellent pastoral care is at the heart of our school ethos. Ensuring all children feel safe, cared for and happy underpins all our work.
We believe in a purposeful and engaging curriculum where each child’s unique talents are both developed and celebrated. We work hard to ensure that each child fulfills their academic potential including achieving their best possible outcomes in English and mathematics. We strive to ensure that all children are able to access a broad and balanced curriculum that builds sequentially on key knowledge and skills thereby enabling them to deepen their understanding. We also provide a curriculum, which enables all children to develop their self-esteem, resilience and ability to communicate and work co-operatively.
We aim to prepare children to be successful, independent learners who acquire the essential skills that will prepare them for the next stage of their education and to be responsible citizens of the future.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Friendly, well-motivated children who enjoy learning
• A challenging and highly supportive staff team and governing body
• A forward-thinking and supportive leadership team
• Support, training and guidance to complete the role fully
• Positive and established partnerships with our parents and the wider community
• A culture of continual professional development
• An inclusive and happy working environment
Commitment to safeguarding
Snapethorpe Primary is committed to the safeguarding of children and is a committed equal opportunities employer. Please note that our safeguarding requirements and practices mean we are only able to consider complete applications submitted using the application form – we cannot accept only CV applications. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and safer recruitment checks including satisfactory references.