General Teaching Assistant

Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 5EP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  3 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 year
• Pay scale: CD

What skills and experience we're looking for

Grove Road School is excited to offer the opportunity for the right candidate to join our school in September. This is a challenging yet rewarding role that will involve working with class teachers, the SENCO and other support staff to facilitate the teaching and learning of pupils.

The role will be to provide specific support to the teacher in the care of pupils and management of the nursery and reception classroom to support pupils in relation to their individual abilities.

You will ideally have experience of working in a school setting supporting both groups and individuals, ongoing professional development will be provided. You will require a DFE approved level 3 or equivalent qualification in Early Years .

Applicants are advised to read the job description and person specification fully prior to completing an application form. If you are passionate about supporting children’s learning and making a difference then we invite you to apply to join our highly skilled, friendly and supportive team. Visits to school are encouraged, if you would like to make an appointment, please contact the school office on 01423 506060.

Our school is committed to the safeguarding of children and promoting child welfare. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. All candidates will be required to provide identification if invited for interview.References will be checked. Completed application forms should be returned via email torecruitment@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.ukno later than Monday 15th June 2026.

Interview date TBC

What the school offers its staff

In return we will offer you:

• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• Dedicated release time
• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community

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 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.

GTA job description & personal specification.pdf - 315 KB (opens in new tab)

About Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 281 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School website
• Email address: business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01423 506060
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harrogate-grove-road-community-primary-school

Grove Road is one of the most diverse maintained primary schools in North Yorkshire and as such we can offer many opportunities for professional development and to gain a wide range of experience.

Arranging a visit to Harrogate, Grove Road Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email business.manager@groveroad.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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