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  • Job start date

    2 November 2026

  • Closing date

    24 September 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    17 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

£13.28 Hourly Additional MSA of 2hrs per week

Teaching assistant roles with and without SEN job summary

About this Role

Pannal Primary School is a successful, high achieving and oversubscribed two form entry school on the southern outskirts of Harrogate with a strong sense of community and a highly dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff, governors, parents and children. 

We are proud to be an inclusive school who welcome all children into our school family. 

We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join our school community. The successful candidate will have ideally have experience of working with young children.  Good interpersonal skills are essential along with flexibility and the ability to work in a team. 

Do you want to help children reach their potential?

At Pannal, we believe that early experiences shape a lifetime. We are a thriving, friendly school community looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our team.

The role is a split role between GTA & GTA SEN (Keyworker). As a GTA in KS2, you will work alongside our class teachers to build a safe, stimulating environment where every child feels confident to learn, and progress. As a keyworker you will be supporting a child to meet their own personalised targets.

Hours would include Midday duties (MSA) which provide continuity for the children cared for by familiar adults.

What we are looking for:

  • An individual with excellent communication skills who can promote high-quality interactions with children.

  • A flexible team player who is willing to support all children, whether that be with an individual or guide small groups.

  • Desirable- A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification.

What we can offer you:

  • A warm, supportive, and collaborative staff team with extensive experience.

  • Opportunities to work with outstanding practitioners within school and across the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust. 

  • Wonderful children who are eager to learn.

  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.

  • An opportunity to work in a happy school community where quality relationships are nurtured, modelled and valued. 

  • Commitment to safeguarding  

Our school is situated in the village of Pannal which has a train station & is served by the main 36 bus route. 

Pannal Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers 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. 

What next? 

  • All prospective candidates are strongly recommended to visit the school’s website:  www.pannal.ycst.co.uk and to arrange a visit to the school. 

Previous experience is desirable and additional training will be available. 

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.
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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.

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About Pannal Primary School

Organisation type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
452 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
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School location

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