Salary: £25,620 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD
Contract: Fixed term, term time
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: York, North Yorkshire, Great Ouseburn Community Primary School
Are you enthusiastic, positive and passionate about helping children thrive? Great Ouseburn Primary School is looking to appoint a full time, caring, dedicated and energetic General Teaching Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team in Year 5&6.
At Great Ouseburn Primary School, we believe that every child deserves to feel valued, supported and inspired. We are seeking individuals who this belief and who can bring enthusiasm, warmth and positivity to our classrooms every day.
We are looking for someone who:
Has a genuine love of working with children and supporting their development.
Brings enthusiasm, energy and a positive outlook to school life.
Builds strong, nurturing relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Is patient, caring and committed to helping every child achieve their potential.
Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
Has high expectations for children's learning, behaviour and wellbeing.
Whether you are an experienced teaching assistant or looking to begin a rewarding career in education, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about the role and how to apply, please contact the school office.
Great Ouseburn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to school are a bit tricky (but not impossible) during the holidays. If you would like to know more about the school or the role, please email Nick Oswald, the headteacher, on [email protected].
We can offer:
Wonderful children who are eager to learn and achieve.
A welcoming, supportive and dedicated staff team.
Opportunities to work across different age groups and develop your skills.
A positive school environment where everyone is valued.
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
Key documents
Job description and person specification.docx
Application form.docx
Key dates
Closing date: 14th August 2026
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 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
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
