General Teaching Assistant Salary: £25,260 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours/working pattern: Part Time 17.5 Hours,
Salary: £25,260 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD
Contract: Fixed term for one year, term time only including training days
Hours: 17.5 per week (Mon-Fri)
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
About the job
Head Teacher: Mr J Larder
We are seeking a general teaching assistant to join our team at Appleton Wiske Community Primary School, initially for one year. The post holder will work mainly in Class 1, supporting pupils in EYFS and Year 1.
The post holder will be responsible for individual and small group learning activities and will work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, as directed by the Class Teacher. Support and guidance will be provided.
We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm, a sense of humour, excellent communication skills and the ability to support children in an exciting and engaging manner. Potential applicants will need to be effective communicators who possess good literacy and numeracy skills. Applicants will need to have experience of working with children, as well as a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one and group support. Knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and/or National Curriculum and a good understanding of SEND within primary education would also be desirable.
This is a fixed term position for 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.
We are looking for a candidate who:
We can offer:
Our school is at the heart of Appleton Wiske village and surrounding areas. There is a vibrant family atmosphere at our school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We focus on the needs of each individual child and work together to meet those needs in an exciting and well-resourced learning environment.
Contact and Apply:
Please visit www.appletonwiske.n-yorks.sch.uk to find out more about our school.
We warmly encourage you to arrange a visit to our school.
Please telephone us on 01609 881398 to arrange a time.
To apply, please complete and return the attached application form and email it to admin@appletonwiske.n-yorks.sch.uk
Key Documents:
Application Form.docx
Job Description and Person Specification.docx
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews will be held: w/c 28th September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before submitting an application.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks, suitable references and medical clearance.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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General Teaching Assistant
Salary: £25,260 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD
Contract: Fixed term for one year, term time only including training days
Hours: 17.5 per week (Mon-Fri)
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Appleton Wiske Community Primary School
About the job
Head Teacher: Mr J Larder
We are seeking a general teaching assistant to join our team at Appleton Wiske Community Primary School, initially for one year. The post holder will work mainly in Class 1, supporting pupils in EYFS and Year 1.
The post holder will be responsible for individual and small group learning activities and will work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, as directed by the Class Teacher. Support and guidance will be provided.
We are looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm, a sense of humour, excellent communication skills and the ability to support children in an exciting and engaging manner. Potential applicants will need to be effective communicators who possess good literacy and numeracy skills. Applicants will need to have experience of working with children, as well as a desire to support pupils to reach their full potential through one-to-one and group support. Knowledge of the Early Years Curriculum and/or National Curriculum and a good understanding of SEND within primary education would also be desirable.
This is a fixed term position for 17.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term time only.
We are looking for a candidate who:
We can offer:
Our school is at the heart of Appleton Wiske village and surrounding areas. There is a vibrant family atmosphere at our school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We focus on the needs of each individual child and work together to meet those needs in an exciting and well-resourced learning environment.
Contact and Apply:
Please visit www.appletonwiske.n-yorks.sch.uk to find out more about our school.
We warmly encourage you to arrange a visit to our school.
Please telephone us on 01609 881398 to arrange a time.
To apply, please complete and return the attached application form and email it to admin@appletonwiske.n-yorks.sch.uk
Key Documents:
Application Form.docx
Job Description and Person Specification.docx
Key Dates:
Closing date: Monday 21st September 2026
Interviews will be held: w/c 28th September 2026
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.
All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before submitting an application.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate (DBS) will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks, suitable references and medical clearance.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
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General Teaching Assistant
Salary: £25,260 - £25,989 per annum pro rata
Posted: 14/07/2026
Closing date: 21/09/2026
Closing time: 23:59
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