General Teaching Assistant

Roecliffe CofE Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9LY

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 November 2026

• Closing date

  8 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 8.30am - 3.30pm Monday & Tuesday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C3-C4

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you someone who:

• Has experience of primary school aged children.

• Is organised, creative and energetic.

• Relishes the challenge of working with pupils.

• Wants to make a difference by supporting the pupils with learning, social and emotional development.

• Has high expectations of self and others.

• Is reliable, hardworking and prepared to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children.

• Is enthusiastic and willing to contribute to the life of our school.

• Is a great communicator.

What the school offers its staff

The school can offer you:

• Happy, enthusiastic and well supported children

• A commitment to raising standards for all our children

• Support from dedicated, positive and knowledgeable staff with a strong team ethos

• Pleasant school grounds in a beautiful village setting with ample opportunities for sports and outdoor learning

• Supportive leadership who welcomes fresh ideas and provides opportunities for professional development

• A warm, happy church school where we value our community and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other

• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments

• An opportunity to work both within a close-knit team and to develop professionally through collaboration across our trust

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

If you would like a role where every day is different and where the opportunity to make a difference at our school is appealing to you, then we would like to hear from you.

We currently have a vacancy for a General Teaching Assistant to work at our wonderful school. This is an extremely rewarding role for someone who has a relentless drive to make a difference and a commitment to ensure that the children at our school reach their full potential.

We are looking to appoint an excellent practitioner who has experience of supporting primary aged children. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, innovative and resourceful, with a desire to work as part of our fantastic team and become a valued member of our school staff. They must be very flexible in their approach and have the ability to develop secure relationships with parents, staff and children. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and a calm and understanding manner.

The role involves working closely with the class teacher and other support staff.

We can offer you a supportive environment, opportunities for professional development across the LDLT trust and the encouragement to try new initiatives in a forward looking school. The school would provide support and training if the successful candidate had not previously worked in a Teaching Assistant role.

To get a clear picture of the school and the opportunities we can offer you, we actively encourage all applicants to come and take a look around our fantastic school prior to applying. Please call the office to arrange a visit on 01423 322302 or email office@roecliffeschool.co.uk. The academy strives to provide children with the best opportunities to achieve, not only across the curriculum but through a diverse range of excellent experiences both inside and outside the classroom to benefit the whole child.

Commitment to safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search and the successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure.

• LDLT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• All staff are required to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct and to follow Trust and school safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
• The postholder must attend relevant safeguarding training, maintain an up-to-date understanding of child protection responsibilities, and act promptly on any concerns in line with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• This role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, satisfactory references and appropriate pre-employment safeguarding checks.

Additional requirements:

• Two references confirming suitability for the role

• Commitment to safeguarding

• Eligibility to work in the UK

• Able to provide evidence of police checks for any time spent living or working abroad

Please send completed applications to vicky.harris@roecliffeschool.co.uk by 12pm Thursday 8th October.

Interviews will take place Wednesday 14th October

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job_Description_Teaching_Assistant.pdf - 135 KB (opens in new tab)

About Roecliffe CofE Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 78 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Roecliffe CofE Primary School website
• Email address: vicky.harris@roecliffeschool.co.uk
• Phone number: 01423322302
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roecliffe-cofe-primary-school

Roecliffe CE Primary School is a vibrant and nurturing Church of England school set in the heart of the beautiful North Yorkshire countryside. Rooted in strong Christian values and a commitment to excellence, we provide a rich and engaging learning environment where every child is supported to flourish academically, socially, and spiritually.

Our dedicated team of staff, supportive community, and enthusiastic learners make Roecliffe a truly special place to be. With a strong emphasis on creativity, outdoor learning, and inclusive education, we strive to foster a love of learning and a deep sense of belonging in all our pupils.

Arranging a visit to Roecliffe CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vicky.harris@roecliffeschool.co.uk.

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