Reception Teaching Assistant

PK Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

PK Education is seeking a Reception Teaching Assistant for a long-term role at a primary school in Kirkstall, Leeds. The position involves supporting young learners, delivering phonics interventions, and providing SEND support. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career in a nurturing school environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or nursery setting with EYFS pupils.
• Understanding of Autism and speech & language delays.
• Willingness to support personal care routines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience working with EYFS pupils

Understanding of SEND

Calm and encouraging approach

Job description

Start: September 2025 – End: July 2026 (with potential for a permanent position)
Location: Kirkstall, Leeds
Salary: From £90 – £110 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 0113 457 0081 for more information. This is an incredible long-term opportunity with the potential to become permanent for the right person!

Contact us if your require more information

• You must have experience working with children
• ideally in an education setting. EYFS experience is highly beneficial. Must be available on a full-time basis in September.

Responsibilities

• You will work closely with the EYFS team to support pupils across a Reception class. You will support the teaching and learning of students on a group and 1:1 basis

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