Location: Athelstan Community Primary School Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN
Required from: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Total Hours: 28.75
General Teaching Assistant
Grade: C/D Scale 3-6 TERM TIME only
Salary: £25,620 - £25,989 per annum, pro rata
Vacancy Hours: 25 hours per week
Midday Supervisory Assistant
Grade: A/B scale 3
Salary: £13:28 per hour
Vacancy Hours: 3.75 hours per week
Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 25 hours per week, plus break and lunch duty for 3.75 hours, working across the school, providing classroom support.
We are looking for someone who is
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- With a desire to help children reach their potential
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm understanding manner
We offer
- Friendly supportive caring team
- Training, induction and support
- Rewarding stimulating work
- Modern, spacious well equip facilities
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Full NYCC benefits and pension
The successful applicant will have a level 2 qualification in teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.
For further information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: [email protected].
Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.nyorks.sch.uk/vacancies CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.
We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of
Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request
If you would like more information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton [email protected]
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications is Friday September 4th 2026 12 noon
Interviews will take place week commencing September 14th 2026
Key Documents:
How to Apply
Child Protection Statement
Job Description & Person Specification
Application Form
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