General Teaching Assistant

Castle Education; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; CAD 7,592,000 - 9,590,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established school network

GCA framework supplier

Local education consultants

CPD courses

Flexible opportunities

Referral scheme

Wellbeing support

Education-experienced team

Job summary

Castle Education is seeking passionate Teaching Assistants to join our network of schools across York and surrounding areas. Roles involve supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups, assisting the class teacher, and helping pupils access the curriculum.

We welcome experienced TAs, new graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with transferable experience working with children. Recruitment includes DBS checks and safeguarding commitments; opportunities vary by school and role.

Qualifications

• Experienced Teaching Assistant, recent education graduate, aspiring teacher or transferable experience with children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Working alongside the class teacher to support learning
• Helping pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum
• Supporting phonics, reading, writing and maths activities
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Providing general classroom and learning support

Job description

Role: Teaching Assistant
Pay Rate: £95 – £120 per day
Location: York

Looking for your next opportunity in education? We'd love to hear from you.

Castle Education is looking for passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our growing network of schools across York and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant, a recent education graduate, an aspiring teacher or have transferable experience working with children and young people, we want to hear from you.

Depending on the school and role, you could be:

• Supporting pupils 1:1 or in small groups
• Working alongside the class teacher to support learning
• Helping pupils with additional needs to access the curriculum
• Supporting phonics, reading, writing and maths activities
• Helping pupils develop confidence and independence
• Supporting positive behaviour and classroom routines
• Providing general classroom and learning support

Why work with Castle Education?

• Established relationships with schools and MATs across Yorkshire
• Approved supplier through the GCA framework
• Local education consultants who know the schools and areas we work in
• 30 free CPD courses to support your development
• Opportunities matched around your experience, availability and preferred travel area
• Industry-leading referral scheme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• A team with genuine education experience who understands the work you do

Whether you're looking for full-time work, flexible supply, a long-term position or simply want to explore what opportunities are available locally, we'd love to have a conversation.

Castle Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Recruitment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS disclosure and satisfactory references. Castle Education is an equal opportunity employer.