Advanced Teaching Assistant
Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO30 1AG6 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
6 July 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
30 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £18,944.00 - £19,548.00 Annually (Actual) Salary shown above is pro rata, based on an Full Time Equivalent of £25,185 to £25,989 (Grade D, Scale Points 04-06)
Advanced Teaching Assistant job summary
We are looking to appoint a permanent, caring, enthusiastic and dedicated EYFS Advanced Teaching Assistant (ATA) for 32.5 hours per week, on a term time only basis to join our team at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School.
To work across our Early Years Foundation Stage provision and deliver high-quality Read Write Inc. to all children, therefore supporting the development of foundational reading skills. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive staff team, committed to providing a high-quality learning environment where every child can thrive. Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and we are seeking someone who shares our passion for ensuring all children receive the best possible start to their education. We offer a full comprehensive training programme to carry out the duties within the job specification and further excellent opportunities for continued professional development (CPD), making this an ideal role for someone who is committed to developing their practice and making a positive difference to young children's lives.
This role will work under the direction of the class teacher and other appropriate staff, in assisting with and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the learning process. The post holder will work in classes, or other appropriate locations with access to support and guidance, supervising groups and /or individual pupils.
Forest of Galtres Primary is a welcoming, inclusive school at the heart of the community. Belonging is key and every child, family and staff member are known, valued, and supported to achieve their potential. We place a strong emphasis on safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive relationships, ensuring pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to attend school every day.
Forest of Galtres Primary offers a positive working environment, strong leadership support and the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on young people’s futures within a school that genuinely cares about its community.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 32.5 Hours per Week, Term Time Only. To work 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday - Friday
Position Type: Permanent Post
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.
Interviews will take place on 10 July 2026.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.
Further information about the job
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 share 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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School
- School type
- Academy, Church of England/Methodist, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 95 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
School location
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