Teaching Assistant

Poppleton Road Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO26 4UP

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 January 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: Part time: 11 hours 50 mins Monday and Tuesday 8.45am to 3.15pm Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: TA2 Grade 4, level 1 –4 (£25,114 - £26,319 per annum, reduced pro rata)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Poppleton Road Primary School are seeking toappoint an excellent and enthusiastic TeachingAssistant who can support all children (includingthose with significant SEND) mainly 1-1 or in smallgroups

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Is willing to work right across the school.

• Enjoys collaborating and working as part of ateam.

• Contributes to the wider life of the school .

• Is enthusiastic, driven and motivated.

At Poppleton Road you will find:-

• Committed, hardworking and dedicated staffand governors.

• Children who really enjoy coming to schooland have a genuine love of learning.

• A school with a friendly and caringatmosphere.

• Pupils and adults who have a cheerful outlookand very positive relationships.

• A school which frequently provides pupils withmemorable and enjoyable learningexperiences.

• A commitment to working in partnership withall of our stakeholders

What the school offers its staff

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS checkrequired.

As part of our due diligence process an online searchwill be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Thesechecks are carried out to determine suitability to workwith children and keep them safe. If you wish furtherinformation regarding these checks please contact01904 806000.

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.

An application form and further details are availableto download from the Pathfinder MAT website:

https://pathfinder.academy/careers/vacancies/

Please submit completed forms electronically to:

office@poppleton.pmat.academy

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.

TA 2 February 2026 (3).pdf - 2.61 MB (opens in new tab)

About Poppleton Road Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 391 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Poppleton Road Primary School website
• Email address: office@poppleton.pmat.academy
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poppleton-road-primary-school-york

Arranging a visit to Poppleton Road Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@poppleton.pmat.academy.

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