Job Description

Application closing date
17/11/2025
Location
Halifax
Salary
Scale 2 Point (13.05 per hour)
Package
Starting January 2026 8.45 am - 3.45 pm Thursdays and Fridays, term time only in. Temp until 31st July 2026
Job category/type
Schools
Barkisland CE VA Primary School Application Form - with disclosure February 2021.docx
Job description
This post is a temporary post until 31st July 2026. However, there may be the possibility of additional hours within the Holiday periods and/or during term time to cover absences, training or if Nursery attendees increase.



We require an enthusiastic and child centred Early Years Teaching Assistant to join our team. You will work as part of our excellent EYFS team supporting Reception and Nursery aged children to achieve their very best within the classroom setting.



We invite applications from experienced practitioners, ideally with experience of working within a Nursery/Pre School and/or EYFS/ School Setting.

We are looking for a candidate who:

Has experience of working with EYFS aged children and has a full and relevant level 2 childcare qualification.

Has a commitment to developing and nurturing children within a play-based environment.

Can work on own initiative and has a creative outlook.

Is an effective team member, who is able to establish effective working relationships with all stakeholders.

We can offer:

An exciting opportunity to work with an experienced and child-centred team to continue to develop the EYFS provision in school.

A friendly, strong and supportive team committed to moving the school forward.

Opportunities to further develop professionally.

Happy and polite children who are well behaved and keen to learn.

Supportive parents and Governing Body.

Excellent facilities and school grounds.


Barkisland C E (VA) Primary School is committed to the protection and safeguarding of its pupils and this will be reflected throughout the recruitment process. An enhanced criminal record check via the DBS will be required.



Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to make an appointment.

Application forms available from the school office via email admin@barkisland.calderdale.sch.uk, the school website, or by visiting the Calderdale jobs website

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 17th November 2025

(Shortlisting will take place on Thursday 20th November 2025

Interviews will be held on Friday 28th November 2025)

Scammonden Road, Barkisland, Halifax, W. Yorkshire, HX4 0BD Tel: (01422) 823324
Email: admin@barkisland.calderdale.sch.uk www.barkislandcofeschool.org.uk
Headteacher: Mrs B. Schofield (B.Ed (Hons)NPQH)