General Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term)

Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 3DT

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 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: £17,236.00 - £18,065.00 Annually (FTE)

General Teaching Assistant (Fixed Term) job summary

Fixed term (1 year) Term time only

We are happy to receive applications from full time or part time candidates.

We warmly welcome visits to school and/or informal discussions with Mrs Crisell

Typical daily pattern - 8:50-15:20, 1 hr lunch.

Closing Date - Sunday 14th June 2026.

Grade C, SCP 3-6: starting at £13.28 per hour depending on experience.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented individual who is looking for an ideal work life balance to join our team from September. The school is looking for a highly committed and nurturing individual who is eager to develop their skills as a teaching assistant and become part of a dedicated and skilled staffing team at RTS.

We can offer a strong programme of induction, mentoring and training to allow the successful candidate to develop their skills as a practitioner.

The school has a long history of supporting the professional development and wellbeing of its staff.

Job Purpose:

• To support pupils in learning as effectively as possible both in group and individual situations.
• To support the class teacher in the delivery of the Numeracy and Literacy.
• To support the class teacher in the delivery of other areas of the curriculum as appropriate giving educational support as directed.
• To work with the class teacher on the preparation of lessons and materials as appropriate.
• To work with the class teacher to develop and implement a system of monitoring and recording progress.
• Assistance with pupil assessment and reporting procedures
• To provide regular feedback to the teacher about pupils.
• Providing emotional support to help better functioning in class and access to the curriculum.
• To attend staff meetings, team meetings and staff development training, where appropriate.
• To be aware of and adhere to school procedures.
• To contribute to the health and well-being of pupils.
• To contribute to the maintenance of appropriate standards of behaviour in school.
• To be aware of confidential issues related to home/pupil/teacher/school and work and to keep confidences appropriately.
• Having contact with parents, and with education and similar professionals
• To prepare and maintain displays and specific learning resources under the direction of the teacher.
• To support an effective teamwork process.
• Any other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required, commensurate with the grade of the post.

We can offer you:

• Enthusiastic Children who are eager to learn.
• A welcoming and passionate staffing team with high expectations for every child.
• An inclusive school with effective SEND support and an excellent SENDCo
• An experienced and dedicated Senior Leadership Team who prioritise the wellbeing of the staffing team.
• A well-resourced and forward-thinking school committed to growth and development for all.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, innovative Multi Academy Trust.
• A supportive governing body and active Friends PTA
• A community that seeks to live its vision daily for every child in our care.
• A supportive Academy Trust with opportunities for professional development and networking

The successful candidate:

• Will have high expectations for every child in their care.
• Will have the commitment and energy to support the vision and mission of the school.
• Will have the skills to work effectively as part of the staffing team.
• Be totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, if successful, you will need to undergo an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Visits to our school are warmly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school at admin@richardtaylor.ycst.co.uk

See what our staff say about the way we support staff to grow as professionals in our learning community. Quotes from the most recent staffing survey:

‘I have never worked in such a caring setting with SLT who believe fully in the staff and children.'

'I have never felt so confident in, trusted by and cared for by an SLT team than I do at RTS.'

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 Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 277 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Taylor Church of England Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-taylor-church-of-england-primary-school

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