General Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £9,181 to £9,472 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade C, SCP 2-4, £24,413 - £25,185 FTE |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 January 2026 |
| Location: | Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School, Station Lane, Shipton by Beningbrough |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | https://mynewterm.com/jobs/143289/EDV-2025-FGAPS-14451 |
Summary
We are looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant for 16.25 hours per week, on a term time only basis to join our team at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School, fixed term to provide maternity cover.
This role will work with Teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan with access to support and guidance as required.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 16.25 hours per week, term time only. To work Monday - Friday 9.15am - 12.30pm. Also potential hours to work on a Friday from 12.30 - 3pm up to 31 August 2026
Position Type: Fixed term maternity cover up to November 2026, or until return of substantive postholder, whichever is sooner
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.
This role will work with Teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan with access to support and guidance as required.
What we can offer:
Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
Local Government Pension scheme
Occupational Health
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to work scheme
Free on site parking
Job Details
Hours of Work: 16.25 hours per week, term time only. To work Monday - Friday 9.15am - 12.30pm. Also potential hours to work on a Friday from 12.30 - 3pm up to 31 August 2026
Position Type: Fixed term maternity cover up to November 2026, or until return of substantive postholder, whichever is sooner
Line Manager: Principal
Travel Required: No
The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information
Application Process
Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.
Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.