Godley - Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Early Years

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield Regional Council; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Godley Community Primary Academy, part of The Enquire Learning Trust, is seeking a Teaching Assistant Level 3 for Early Years. The role supports the Nursery provision, collaborates with teachers, and fosters a nurturing environment where every child thrives.

The post is permanent, 30 hours per week during term-time, with a 38.8-week year. Salary is NJC SCP 7-12, and there are ample CPD opportunities within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Is qualified at Level 3 with a qualification specialising in Early Years.
• Has experience of working with Early Years children.
• Is an optimist and is committed to working in a team environment.
• Can use their initiative and steps in to assist where needed, anticipates challenges and takes proactive steps to resolve them.
• Is willing to undertake First Aid Training
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Is highly organised and has a positive attitude towards their role

Responsibilities

• Support the learning, development and wellbeing of our youngest children.
• Work closely with teachers and other professionals, helping to create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment.
• Support high-quality learning through play, promote children's independence and curiosity, and contribute to the delivery of an engaging Early Years curriculum.

Skills

Early Years experience

First Aid Training

Team player

Organised

Education

Level 3 qualification in Early Years

Job description

Godley - Teaching Assistant (Level 3) - Early Years

Classroom Assistant Primary Support Teaching Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Salary: NJC SCP 7-12

Closing date for applications: 9 October 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 12 October 2026

Reference Number: ELTSEP2617

Job Title: Teaching Assistant Level 3 in Early Years

Reference Number: ELTSEP2617

Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 7-12

Contract Type: Permanent

Start Date: Monday 2 nd November 2026

Location: Godley Community Primary Academy, St Johns Drive, Godley, Hyde, SK14 5LY

Working Hours: 30

Working Weeks: 38.8

Working Arrangements: Monday to Friday from 07.30am to 1.30pm Monday to Friday, working term-time only

About us

The successful candidate will join a team of Teaching Assistants committed to raising standards and providing quality support to the teaching and learning agenda.

Godley Primary is an exceptional place to work and as part of the Enquire Learning Trust, we offer excellent professional development opportunities and effective working partnerships between our schools.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive Early Years team, working within our Nursery provision.

This is an exciting opportunity to support the learning, development and wellbeing of our youngest children. Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will help to create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child feels valued, develops confidence and reaches their full potential.

The successful candidate will support high-quality learning through play, promote children's independence and curiosity, and contribute to the delivery of an engaging Early Years curriculum. Further details can be found in the job description and person specification.

What we are looking for

• Is qualified at Level 3 with a qualification specialising in Early Years
• Has experience of working with Early Years children
• Is an optimist and is committed to working in a team environment
• Can use their initiative and steps in to assist where needed, anticipates challenges and takes proactive steps to resolve them
• Is willing to undertake First Aid Training
• Is caring, compassionate and dedicated to making a difference
• Is highly organised and has a positive attitude towards their role

What we can offer

• Enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who value collaboration and shared learning, making a skilled and happy team
• A strong culture and commitment to professional development through a comprehensive CPD programme within school and across our Trust
• Ongoing support and training from the Trust Site Team
• Polite, motivated children who are eager to learn and aspire to be responsible citizens
• Membership of a relevant pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting the school office.

Closing date and time:

Friday 9th October 2026

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on Monday 12 th October 2026

DBS/Safeguarding Statement

The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All ID and qualification checks will be made prior to appointment, as will online searches of candidates (Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023). Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service check and Disqualification by Association Disclosure.

DISCLOSURE AND BARRING AND RECRUITMENT CHECKS

The Trust is legally obligated to process an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts.

The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands and final warnings, and any other information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role. Any information that is “protected” under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 will not appear on a DBS certificate.

For posts in regulated activity, the DBS check will include a barred list check.

It is an offence to seek employment in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

We’ll use the DBS check to ensure we comply with the Childcare Disqualification Regulations. It is an offence to provide or manage childcare covered by these regulations if you are disqualified.

Any data processed as part of the DBS check will be processed in accordance with data protection regulations and the trusts information governance policy which can be found on the website.

Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Any job offer will be conditional on the satisfactory completion of the necessary pre-employment checks. Only applicants who have been shortlisted will be asked for a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable for the position. Any convictions that are self-disclosed or listed on a DBS check will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

All documentation will be treated confidentially and processed in accordance with Data Protection regulations

Further information about our Academy can be found on www.godleyprimary.co.uk