Salary: £13.28 to £13.47 per hour
Grade: NYC Grade CD (GTA), NYC Grade B (MSA)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 25-30 hours - TBC but will fall within Mon-Fri, 08:40-15:30, Term-time only
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Applegarth Primary School
Are you a passionate and dedicated Teaching Assistant ready to make a real difference in children’s lives? Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity within a welcoming, supportive, and thriving primary school community?
About Applegarth Primary School
Welcome to Applegarth Primary School – a place where tradition meets ambition. Nestled in the heart of Northallerton, our beautifully historic school building has been at the centre of our community since 1909, when it was designed as a “model school” for the county. Today, we are proud to carry that legacy forward.
At Applegarth, we are committed to creating an inspiring, supportive, and forward-thinking environment for both staff and pupils. Join us as we continue our journey to realise—and exceed—the original vision, shaping a school where excellence, innovation, and community spirit thrive every day.
We are proud of our journey and excited about the future, as we continue to build on a culture of excellence, collaboration, and high achievement. Raising standards and delivering the very best educational outcomes for our children is at the heart of everything we do.
We value our staff as professionals and invest in their success. We are deeply committed to professional growth, offering high-quality, tailored CPD opportunities designed to support your individual career goals and aspirations. Join us and be part of a forward-thinking team where development, ambition, and success are d.
Our Vision
At Applegarth, we aim to create a supportive, inclusive environment where every child feels safe, valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We believe that strong roots create bright futures.
A strong start in education and character builds the foundation for a future filled with opportunity, success and fulfilment.
Our Values: Courage, Collaboration, Compassion
Our school community is built on three core values:
- Courage – to aim high, try new things and overcome challenges
- Collaboration – working together with families, staff and peers to support every child
- Compassion – showing kindness and understanding in all we do
Belonging to the Applegarth Family
We are proud of the warm, nurturing atmosphere at Applegarth – where every child knows they belong. Like the strong roots of a tree, we provide the support and stability pupils need to grow and flourish.
A Curriculum that Inspires
- Our engaging, contextually rich and inclusive curriculum ensures all children
- Gain essential knowledge and skills
- Develop strong personal values
- Are prepared for the next stage in life, no matter their starting point
We also offer exciting opportunities through projects like imaginosity, helping children build creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills for the future.
More Than Just Academic Success
We set high expectations and help every pupil flourish - not just academically, but personally and socially. We encourage our children to dream big, act with confidence, and approach life with determination and kindness.
Ready, Respectful, Safe
Our school rules - Ready, Respectful, Safe - guide behaviour and help build the “Strong Roots” of a community where everyone feels secure and supported for a “Bright Future”.
We are looking for candidates who:
Hold high expectations and
- s our commitment to achieving excellence
- Are motivated, organised, and highly effective, with the ability to inspire others through their practice
- Demonstrate a strong track record of improving outcomes for pupils
- Champion every child and is passionate about supporting our vision and values
- Have experience working with children across the primary age range
- Hold a relevant qualification at Level 2 or above
- Have experience supporting children with additional needs
We can offer you:
- A welcoming, inclusive school with a strong commitment to educational excellence
- A genuine opportunity to play a key role in our school’s continued improvement and success
- Happy, enthusiastic pupils who love learning and inspire those around them
- Access to high-quality, varied professional development to support your growth
Join us and build a rewarding career in a school you’ll be proud to call your own
Key dates
Closing Date: Sunday 28th June 2026 at 12:00 midnight.
Interview date: Week commencing - Monday 29th June 2026
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026 (please note that this is a term-time job and we are unable to honour holidays in term-time)
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 29th June 2026. An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within a week of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
An assessment event will be held week commencing Monday 29th June 2026.
When applying please take into account the following:
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Our school office will send an email to acknowledge receipt of your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. The information you provide in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
Safer Recruitment and Disclosures
When completing your application, you are required to provide two employment references. Applegarth Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.
Equality and Diversity
Applegarth Primary School is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status.
Queries / Visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Head, please contact the school office at [email protected] or on 01609 773521
Application Process
Application forms must be completed in full – CVs are not accepted
Please download the application pack from https://www.applegarth.n-yorks.sch.uk/job-vacancies/ or request a pack from the school office by sending an email to [email protected]
Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to 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 for shortlisted candidates 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.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications 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. Further information on how we process your data can be found here.
