General Teaching Assistant

Embsay Church of England Primary School, Skipton, North Yorkshire, BD23 6RH

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  July 2026

• Closing date

  5 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £6,233.00 - £6,323.00 Annually (Actual) Term Time Only (39 weeks)

General Teaching Assistant job summary

Embsay CE Primary School

General Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Part Time, 10.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus 5 days)

Grade CD, SCP3-6

Required from July 2026

Fixed Term to 23rd July 2027

We are proud to be a very welcoming, inclusive primary school at the heart of our community in the rural village of Embsay on the outskirts of Skipton.

We are a school where:

• children are happy in a welcoming environment

• staff are valued, supported and committed to improving the lives of all children

• our curriculum is ambitious, engaging and relevant to our children.

We are particularly proud of our:

• strong relationships and pastoral care offer

• enrichment offer through our creative curriculum

• children who develop into confident, resilient and independent learners

As a Church of England school, there are also well-established links with St Mary’s Church, which plays a central role in nurturing the school’s Christian ethos, rooted in the belief of “Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). We encourage every member of our community to shine with hope, both now and for the future.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection noted that “Pupils enjoy coming to school, are happy and proud to represent their school,” and praised how the early years curriculum carefully considers what the youngest children need to know and when (March 2025). SIAMS inspection findings (November 2024) also recognised relationships as a significant strength of the school, highlighting a tangible culture of care where wellbeing and mental health are clearly prioritised

The Role: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team. This could be working across the full phase (Early Years, KS1 and KS2) supporting in classes across school.

The successful candidate will:

• Support the teacher in delivering high-quality lessons

• Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning

• Adapt support to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND or EAL

• Promote positive behaviour and engagement in line with school and Trust policies

• Assist with the preparation of resources and classroom organisation

• Observe, monitor and record pupil progress

• Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment

We Are Looking for Someone Who:

• Has experience working with children

• Shows empathy and understanding of the Christian ethos of the school

• Is patient, caring and committed to supporting pupil progress

• Communicates clearly and build positive relationships with children and colleagues

• Is dedicated to working as part of our school team, and as part of the wider Trust, promoting both the school and Trust's visions and values

• Demonstrates good organisational skills and reliability

• Has an understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Why Work at Embsay Church of England Primary School:

At Embsay, we offer:

• A welcoming and highly supportive team of experienced staff

• A supportive Trust with opportunities for professional development and networking

• A positive and inclusive school community

• The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives

Visits to the school are encouraged for candidates who wish to apply. Appointments can be booked by contacting the school office on (01756) 793426. The visit will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role and the school, to see if this is somewhere where you would like to work.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is a cross-phase multi academy trust currently of eleven schools - one secondary and ten primaries, which includes a mix of both Church of England and community schools, based in and around Harrogate and Craven. With an underpinning mission of “ambition, learning and enrichment for all,” our schools deliver high-quality education through rich and broad learning experiences that enable pupils to flourish. Our focus on respecting and valuing our whole trust community combined with a growing professional development offer further underpins our commitment to staff.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. 

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.

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.

About Embsay Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: Up to 207 pupils
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Embsay Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/embsay-church-of-england-primary-school

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