General Teaching Assistant

Saxton Church of England Primary School; Tadcaster; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Saxton Church of England Primary School is seeking a dedicated GTA to support children in whole class lessons and in small group work, including lunch duty. The role operates 18 hours per week during term time only, contributing to a friendly, high-aspiration learning environment.

The successful candidate will join a committed staff team, undergo safeguarding checks, and help enhance the student experience across the school day.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff and pupils.

Responsibilities

• Support children in whole class lessons and in small group work.
• Assist during break times and provide lunch duty.
• Support the teaching team to raise learning aspirations and outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Caring

Job description

Grade: CD (point 3-6)

Hours: 18 hours per week (Term Time Only)

Saxton Church of England Primary School is a school with friendly and dedicated staff who always put the needs of our children first. We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team who have high aspirations both for themselves and our children, have a passion for learning, are proactive and dependable and have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook. In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to children's learning and to be part of a happy and effective staff team.

We are seeking a dedicated practitioner to work as a GTA. This role will primarily involve offering support to children, including supporting them in whole class lessons, within small group work, and supporting children during break times. This role also inlcudes lunch duty.

Saxton Church of England Primary School is a great place to work; we are offering the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team with highly effective teaching assistants who are committed to enhancing the experiences of all our students, whilst being a good team player. Saxton Church of England Primary School is part of Yorkshire Learning Trust which is strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools.

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