General Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby Hill C of E Primary is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our supportive staff. The role involves supporting teaching and learning across the school, with work in small groups or one-to-one, and assisting with assessment and learning evidence.

You will collaborate with teachers to create engaging classroom environments and resources, and support educational visits and activities. We welcome applicants who share our caring ethos and belief that every child can thrive.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting teaching and learning in primary settings.
• Ability to provide nurturing and caring support for all children.
• Strong communication with children, parents, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with children in small groups or one-to-one.
• Assist with assessment and learning evidence.
• Support educational visits.
• Collaborate with teachers to create engaging classroom environments and resources.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Nurturing

Interpersonal skills

Aspiration

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking GTA to join our ambitious and supportive staff team, starting as soon as possible.

Kirby Hill C of E Primary is a welcoming and vibrant village school with a strong sense of community. Rooted in our Christian values and our vision - Anything is possible for one who believes - we are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe that if you can believe it, you can achieve it, and our dedicated staff work together to create a happy, purposeful, and engaging learning experience for all.

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across our school. The role will involve working with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, assisting with assessment and learning evidence, supporting educational visits, and working alongside teachers to create engaging classroom environments and resources. If you share our belief in supporting every child to achieve their full potential and enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has high expectations and aspirations for themselves and our children
• Has a passion for learning
• Has excellent communication skills, enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to work flexibly alongside a range of children and adults
• Is able to provide nurturing and caring support for all children
• Has strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook
• Has a good knowledge of current educational priorities

What the school offers its staff

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed-term until August 2027 initially, Term time only plus training days

Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire - Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School

As part of our whole school team, we are able to offer you:

• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children
• An experienced, dedicated and highly motivated team of staff
• Welcoming and supportive families
• A wonderful setting and learning environment

For any questions please contact the school office:

01423 322713 [e-mail].

Key Dates

• Interviews: Monday 9th November
• Access to ongoing professional development.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.