Springfield - Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Early Years

The Enquire Learning Trust; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Primary Academy, part of the Enquire Learning Trust, is seeking a capable HLTA to lead our busy nursery within the Early Years Foundation Stage. This permanent post runs 36 hours per week, 8:30am–4:00pm, plus 1 hour for weekly staff meetings; term time plus 5 days. Start date: 1 January 2027.

The role requires an appropriate Early Years qualification/experience and a commitment to safeguarding and high standards of learning and care.

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• Drive, energy, ambition and high expectations for all
• Passion for how children learn and making learning fun
• Ability to work closely with the Early Years team to support progress

Responsibilities

• Lead the thriving nursery under supervision of the Foundation Stage Leader
• Support children’s emotional and social wellbeing
• Manage own workload independently and efficiently
• Contribute to ongoing professional development within the Enquire Learning Trust

Skills

Early Years knowledge

Team collaboration

Emotional well-being support

workload management

Career development

Education

Early Years qualification

Job description

Springfield - Teaching Assistant (HLTA) - Early Years

Closing date for applications: 20 November 2026, 12.00pm

Interview Date: 26 November 2026

Reference Number: ELTNOV2606

HLTA (Early Years)

NJC Scale 12 - 19

36 hours per week. (8.30am - 4.00pm plus 1 hour on weekly staff meetings, day may vary) Term time plus 5 days

Permanent Position

Start Date 1 st January 2027

Interviews: Thursday 26 th November 2026

Are you an inspiring Early Years professional ready to shape something special? Springfield Primary Academy, part of the Enquire Learning Trust, are offering a rare opportunity to appoint an outstanding HLTA, with an appropriate Early Years qualification/experience, to lead our thriving nursery, under the supervision of our Foundation Stage Leader.

We are looking to appoint a positive, outstanding practitioner who:

• has a sound knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum
• has drive, energy, ambition and high expectations for all
• is passionate about how children learn
• has the ability to make learning fun
• is able to work closely with the Early Years team to support progress
• is able to support children's emotional and social well being
• is able to independently and manage own workload
• is ambitious for their career development

We can offer you:

• enthusiastic and keen children who love learning
• the opportunity to work as part of a team alongsidetalented and committed staff
• opportunities to build and develop your career in an innovative and forward-thinking environment
• access to professional development through the Enquire Learning Trust that is "built on botherdness"

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Visits to the academy would be warmly welcomed by appointment. Please contact the academy on 01472 230260 if you would like to arrange a visit.