Reception Teaching Assistant

PK Education; Leeds; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing and enthusiastic Reception Teaching Assistant is needed for a long-term role in Kirkstall, Leeds, starting September 2025. Join a supportive primary school community and help young learners thrive as they start their educational journey. This role offers the potential for a permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience working with EYFS pupils in a school or nursery setting.
• DBS on the update service or willingness to apply for one.

Responsibilities

• Support Reception pupils in their school journey.
• Deliver phonics interventions and small group learning activities.
• Provide 1:1 and small group SEND support.

Skills

Experience with EYFS pupils

Understanding of SEND

Calm approach

Engaging approach

Job description

Reception Teaching Assistant

Start: September 2025 - End: July 2026 (with potential for a permanent position)
Location: Kirkstall, Leeds
Salary: From GBP90 - GBP110 per day.

Are you a nurturing, enthusiastic individual with a passion for early years education? PK Education are working with a wonderful, 1-form-entry primary school in the heart of Kirkstall to recruit a Reception Teaching Assistant for a long-term, full-time role starting this September.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a close-knit, family-feel school community known for its warm environment and excellent support systems. Easily accessible with excellent transport links, this school is a great place to grow your career in education.

Your Role:

• Support Reception pupils as they start their school journey
• Deliver phonics interventions and small group learning activities
• Encourage outdoor and provision-based play and exploration
• Offer general classroom support alongside the class teacher
• Provide some 1:1 and small group SEND support, particularly for pupils with Autism and delayed communication & language needs
• Help with social development and personal care when needed

Requirements:

• Experience working with EYFS pupils (school or nursery setting)
• Some understanding of SEND, particularly Autism and speech & language delays
• A calm, encouraging, and engaging approach to supporting young learners
• Willingness to support with personal care routines and hygiene
• A DBS on the update service (or willing to apply for one)

Interested?

We d love to hear from you! Apply for the Reception Teaching Assistant role with your CV or contact PK Education Leeds on (phone number removed) for more information. This is an incredible long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person!