Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Lord Deramore's Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 5EE20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
30 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
10 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: This is a 31.25hr per week term time only contract commencing as soon as possible. Working pattern to be ideally 8.30am to 3.15pm Mondays to Fridays, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £25,949 to £27,188 per annum (reduced pro rata), £18,819–£20,159 per annum (actual)
Pay scale
- Grade 4, Levels 1-4
Hourly rate
- £13.45-14.09 per hour
What skills and experience we're looking for
A rare opportunity has arisen for a full time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) position at Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington.
Initial deployment would be working in our Year 2 class (6 and 7 year olds). Experience and knowledge of primary education, phonics, speech, language and communication, special educational needs, autism and/or emotional literacy support would be highly beneficial but suitable applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not have specific primary school experience.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for a colleague to join our happy school, where “staff morale is very high” and where “staff are rightly proud to work at Lord Deramore’s Primary School” (OFSTED, 2023). If you are appointed to our team, we wholeheartedly promise to look after you, value you and support your continuous professional development.
Further information about the job
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Please contact the school office via office.ld@york.gov.uk if you would like to attend a tour of the school with Rachel Carr (Deputy Headteacher/SENDCO).
To apply, please complete the ‘Support Staff Application Form’ available via the school website: https://lordderamores.com/category/vacancies. Completed application forms should be emailed to the school office via office.ld@york.gov.uk.
In your supporting statement, please include the following information:
- Notable skills and experience which would be applicable to this role
- Your reasons for applying
- Why you would be a great addition to a happy, successful, positive and professional staff team.
Proposed recruitment timeline (subject to change):
Deadline: Monday 30th November at midnight
Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st December
Interviews: Friday 4th December
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lord Deramore's Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 219 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- office.ld@york.gov.uk
- Phone number
- 01904553890
Lord Deramore’s is a successful one-form entry LA maintained school, situated next to the University of York. Founded in 1795 and located next to the University of York, Lord Deramore’s Primary is a popular and unique school that has gained a well-deserved reputation for providing a creative, diverse and inclusive education. We are housed in a £3-million building - built in 2017 - and situated in the picturesque village of Heslington, just two miles from the centre of York. It is a happy and supportive school with very high levels of staff morale and retention. We are proud to be a maintained school within the City of York Council local authority.
Arranging a visit to Lord Deramore's Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office.ld@york.gov.uk.
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