General Teaching Assistant (EYFS)

Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DS

26 days remaining to apply

Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
14 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 May 2026

Job details

Job role: Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Early years
Working pattern: Part time: 18hrs 20mins per week
Contract type: Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary: £25,621.00 - £25,989.00, Per Annum pro-rata.
Actual salary: £11,003.33 – £11,161.38 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

In return, we are looking for someone who:

Has high expectations and aspirations for themselves and our children
Has a passion for learning
Has excellent communication skills, enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to work flexibly alongside a range of children and adults
Is able to provide nurturing and caring support for all children
Has strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook
Has a good knowledge of current educational priorities

What the school offers its staff

We have a rare opportunity to appoint a hardworking GTA to join our ambitious and supportive staff team, starting September 2026. Initially this role will be in EYFS, but a willingness to support in other classes would be desirable.

Kirby Hill C of E Primary is a welcoming and vibrant village school with a strong sense of community. Rooted in our Christian values and our vision - Anything is possible for one who believes - we are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe that if you can believe it, you can achieve it, and our dedicated staff work together to create a happy, purposeful, and engaging learning experience for all.

We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across our school. The role will involve working with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, assisting with assessment and learning evidence, supporting educational visits, and working alongside teachers to create engaging classroom environments and resources.

If you share our belief in supporting every child to achieve their full potential and enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team, we would love to hear from you.

As part of our whole school team, we are able to offer you:

Enthusiastic and inquisitive children
An experienced, dedicated and highly motivated team of staff
Welcoming and supportive families
A wonderful setting and learning environment
A strong Christian ethos;
Access to ongoing professional development.

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.