General Teaching Assistant & Midday Supervisory Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Goole; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic teaching assistant to join a supportive team. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to inspire pupils, and a patient disposition. Responsibilities include working with pupils 1:1 and in small groups under the Class Teacher's direction. The position offers competitive salaries and a fixed-term contract until August 2027, working 30 hours per week.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive staff team

Caring environment

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, committed teaching assistant role requiring teamwork and flexibility.
• Must be able to work 1:1 and with small groups of pupils.
• Resilience and patience are critical in this role.

Responsibilities

• Join a hardworking team under the direction of the Class Teacher.
• Inspire and motivate pupils to help achieve their best.
• Supportive environment committed to professional development.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Patience

Sense of humour

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed teaching assistant to join our happy, hardworking team to work under the direction of the Class Teacher. You will need to be resilient as well as demonstrating a patient approach and the ability to inspire and motivate.

Staff at Whitley & Eggborough school are dedicated to achieving the best for all children and are supportive of each other in their work. Therefore, the ability to work as part of a team, showing flexibility and a willingness to adapt where necessary is essential.

The successful candidate will:

• be committed to working as part of a team
• have excellent communication and organisational skills
• be flexible
• have a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour
• be patient and calm
• be able to work 1:1/and/or work with small groups

What the school offers its staff

Salary: £24,796- £25,989 per annum, pro rata (General Teaching Assistant)

Salary: £24,413 per annum, pro rata (Midday Supervisory Assistant)

Grade: CD SCP3-6 (General Teaching Assistant)

Grade: B SCP 2 (Midday Supervisory Assistant)

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31st August 2027.

Hours: 30 hours per week, 8.30 am – 3.00 pm, term time only (plus training days) with a 15-minute morning break & 20-minute lunch.

• a happy, supportive staff team
• Pupils who are well behaved
• An environment that is caring and has a strong vision for our pupils
• Professional development opportunities

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS disclosure and medical clearance.

For further information or to apply for this vacancy, please contact the School Business Manager [e-mail] Application packs are available on the school website at https://www.whitleyandeggboroughcpschool.co.uk

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

Contact Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School, Learning Lane Whitley Goole East Yorkshire DN14 0WE

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to meeting the needs of our community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.