Education Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local primary school in Huddersfield is seeking an innovative EYFS practitioner to join their team. The role involves working closely with the Nursery Lead to provide high-quality education for young children. Ideal candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Childcare and show a passion for education. This inclusive school values child development and offers a diverse working environment. Visits are encouraged to discuss the role, highlighting the school's commitment to safeguarding and welfare.

Qualifications

• Must have a strong understanding of EYFS guidelines.
• Previous experience with young children in a school setting is essential.
• Must demonstrate a passion for early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality education to 2 and 3-year-olds.
• Work alongside the Nursery Lead to develop the curriculum.
• Engage with children and foster their development.

Skills

Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education or equivalent

Knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Health and Safety

Ability to model language and question children

Organisational skills

Experience working with children with limited English and additional needs

Excellent communication skills in English

Education

Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

What the school offers its staff

The Governors, staff and pupils at Moldgreen Primary School are looking to recruit a highly skilled, innovative EYFS practitioner to work in our team. You will work with the Nursery Lead and other staff to provide a high-quality education to our youngest pupils.

Experience and Skills required

• The candidate would need to hold a Level 3 in Early Years Childcare and Education or equivalent qualification
• Knowledge of EYFS, safeguarding and Health and Safety
• Is able and passionate about setting high-quality provision for our 2 and 3 year olds
• Able to effectively model language and question children effectively
• Have proven organisation skills
• Has experience of working with children with limited English and additional needs
• Must have excellent communication skills in English – both spoken and written

Our school is located just outside Huddersfield town centre and we serve a diverse community. The building was completed in 2005 and we are well resourced. We are proud of our children and the progress they make across school. Moldgreen is an inclusive school where children are always at the centre of what we do.

We would warmly welcome applicants to look around our school and discuss the role, please contact the school office on 01484 226681 or [e-mail]. Visits are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 20 January at 14:00 and Wednesday 21 January at 10:00.

All applications must be returned to [e-mail]

Closing date: Thursday 22 January 2026, 12:00

Shortlisting: Thursday 22 January 2026

Interviews: Monday 26 January 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All staff will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Check via the DBS. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), medical, online and social media, prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.