General Teaching Assistant
Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DS11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
22 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Term time: 29.17
Contract type
- Fixed term - Until August 2027 initially
Full time equivalent salary
- £17,505.75 - £18,348.39, Per Annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking GTA to join our ambitious and supportive staff team, starting as soon as possible.
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.
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
Grade: CD
Salary: £17,505.75 - £18,348.39, Per Annum
Hours: GTA 29.17, per week
Contract: Fixed-term until August 2027 initially, Term time only plus training days
Location: Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire - Kirby Hill Church of England Primary School
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
Contact and Apply:
For any questions please contact the school office:
01423 322713 admin@kirbyhill.n-yorks.sch.uk.
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 2nd November 12pm
Shortlisting: Wednesday 4th November
Interviews: Monday 9th November
- A strong Christian ethos;
- Access to ongoing professional development.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Kirby Hill Church of England (VC) Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 120 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@kirbyhill.n-yorks.sch.uk
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