Teaching Assistant

South Parade Primary School are recruiting for a highly motivated, flexible and organised Early Years Teaching Assistant. This role is temporary, for the Spring and Summer terms, working in both our Nursery and Reception classes. The role is part time, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am-12.30pm and Friday 8.30am-3.30pm, Term Time Only. Salary: Grade 4 – FTE £26,847 -£27,274, Actual Salary £13,348 - £13,560. The post is to start 4th January 2027.

Main duties will include: assisting the teacher or line manager by contributing as directed to assisting with the personal needs of pupils including social, health, physical, hygiene, first aid and welfare matters, assisting pupils in using resources, e.g. ICT and provide general support with learning activities (e.g. literacy, numeracy, early years) to enable pupils to understand instructions and to ensure they remain on task.

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience of working in a childcare setting
• Support high quality teaching and learning to support the needs of all children
• Be flexible and be able to work well as part of a team.
• Be willing to take on training as required.
• Ideally have L3 Early Years Qualification

In return we offer a fantastic, caring school where we work hard to ensure all children have the best opportunities to learn and flourish. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a hardworking team.

To find out more about our school please visit our website: www.southparade.wakefield.sch.uk

We only accept applications made on the Wakefield Council Application Form. Hard copy application forms can be found on our website (above) but are also available from the school office. Alternatively, request an application form via email admin@southparade.wakefield.sch.uk

The completed forms should be returned to: Mrs C Heptinstall, Business Manager, South Parade Primary School, Fairfield Road, Ossett, Wakefield, WF5 0DZ via the above email address.

Please ensure you quote the job reference on your application form.

In accordance with the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009, if you are shortlisted for this post you will be required to declare that you are not Disqualified (or Disqualified by Association) from working within this setting.

South Parade Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates and all appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children).

Closing date: 9am 30th November 2026

Interviews: 4th December 2026