·        Permanent, Term Time Only plus 1 additional day

·        Part Time, 30 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:45am – 3:15pm)

·        Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3 - 6, £25,614 - £26,846 per annum

·        Actual Salary £17,505 - £18,347 per annum 

·        Required for September 2026

The Governors are looking for an exceptional, enthusiastic and dedicated Early Years Teaching Assistant to support our Nursery and Reception class at Holy Name Catholic Voluntary Academy.

This is an opportunity for a committed and passionate practitioner to support the delivery of the EYFS curriculum and help create a nurturing, stimulating, and inclusive environment where young children feel safe, valued, and inspired to learn within our Nursery provision and support with learning in the Reception class. You will support children’s learning and development through play-based activities, both indoors and outdoors, while providing emotional care to build confidence, independence, and positive relationships.

Working closely with the EYFS lead, you will contribute to high-quality teaching and the smooth day-to-day running of the nursery, as well as build strong, positive relationships with children, parents, carers, and colleagues. There will also be opportunities to support learning within the Reception classroom.

Teaching Assistant support staff are also important members of our Lunchtime Team.

We are looking for an Early Years Teaching Assistant who:    

• Supports the Catholic/Christian ethos of the school.
• Is an enthusiastic, caring and reflective Early Years practitioner.      
• Has a good understanding of child development and how young children learn.
• Is well organised and able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Is proactive, motivated and committed to high-quality Early Years practice.
• Is able to nurture and support children through a child-centred approach.
• Is fully committed to achieving the very best outcomes for every child.
• Has experience of working with children with EAL and supporting SEN pupils.
• Will be committed to attending staff and moderation meetings across the Trust, after school..

What we can offer you: 

• A professional team of hardworking and supportive staff and senior leadership team
• Well behaved, caring children
• Strong and effective links with parents/carers and the local community
• Excellent links with Cookridge Children Services
• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund 
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

Visits to Holy Name Primary School are warmly welcomed; please contact Sheila Flynn, Office Manager on 0113 2677532 to make an appointment

Further details including a job description, person specification and how to apply are available via the Trust website https://www.bishopwheelercatholicacademytrust.org/Trust-Academy-Vacancies/  

• Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026, 12 noon
• It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterward

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.