General Teaching Assistant

Castle Education; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Castle Education are working closely with a supportive and community-focused primary school in Thirsk, who are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September for the full academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children, helping them build confidence and creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Caring, patient and encouraging.
• Adaptable to the needs of different pupils.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about supporting children’s education.
• Reliable, enthusiastic and ready to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils across KS1 and KS2.
• Work closely with teachers to support classroom activities and learning.
• Provide small group and 1:1 support where needed.
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging classroom environment.
• Support pupils with their emotional wellbeing, confidence and development.
• Encourage children to achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

Skills

Experience with children

Caring and patient

Adaptable

Communication

Teamwork

Passion for education

Reliability

Job description

Thirsk | September 2026 | Primary School

Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity?

Castle Education are working closely with a supportive and community-focused primary school in Thirsk, who are looking for a caring and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join their team from September for the full academic year.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting children, helping them build confidence and creating a positive and engaging learning environment.

The Role

• Support pupils across KS1 and KS2
• Work closely with teachers to support classroom activities and learning
• Provide small group and 1:1 support where needed
• Help create a welcoming, inclusive and engaging classroom environment
• Support pupils with their emotional wellbeing, confidence and development
• Encourage children to achieve their full potential both academically and personally

What We’re Looking For

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Is caring, patient and encouraging
• Can adapt to the needs of different pupils
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Is passionate about supporting children and making a positive difference in their education
• Is reliable, enthusiastic and ready to get stuck in!

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to children’s learning and development, we’d love to hear from you!

Castle Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.