General Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO22 5ND |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 851a99cb-48a1-4b42-9e00-90f29ecbdb2f |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
This supportive role in a smaller school is ideal for newly qualified TA’s
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a General Teaching Assistant to join our Base 1 Class!
You will be joining our EYFS and KS1 teacher, Miss Emily Clarke, and will collaborate with the other excellent staff we have within the setting.
The class consists of Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and offers high quality teaching combined with Continuous Provision, which gives children the freedom to follow their interests, be inspired by exciting new experiences and explore and extend their learning in a developmentally appropriate way. We value play very highly and children are encouraged to challenge themselves and develop a passion for learning about the world around them. Visit our website to view the Spring Curriculum to see what Base 1 Class has been up to recently.
You will also provide Midday Supervisory Assistant duties, ensuring our pupils safely enjoy their lunch and playtime.
Key Duties:
• Play an important part in inspiring groups of young children, helping to bring teacher-planned activities to life in fun, engaging and meaningful ways.
• Help create and maintain a vibrant, stimulating learning environment — setting up resources, enhancing provision areas and ensuring every space encourages curiosity and exploration.
• Support the smooth running of the classroom by assisting teachers, and ATAs with day‑to‑day tasks and activities.
• Observe children as they play and learn, capturing key moments to contribute to their ongoing assessments and developmental records.
• Foster warm, positive relationships with children by engaging them in meaningful dialogue that encourages deeper thinking and supports the development of effective learning behaviours.
Essential Skills
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Experience appropriate to working with children in a learning environment
• An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs
What the school offers its staff
• Tailored support from our Headteacher, your fellow colleagues and development opportunities.
• An opportunity to see the unique and huge opportunity that exists here at Goathland School. All the support, energy, and tenacity you will need is here for you to tap into.
• A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos and have a philosophy of treating each other with kindness and respect.
• Happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who thrive in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full. Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications 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.
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.
This supportive role in a smaller school is ideal for newly qualified TA’s
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a General Teaching Assistant to join our Base 1 Class!
You will be joining our EYFS and KS1 teacher, Miss Emily Clarke, and will collaborate with the other excellent staff we have within the setting.
The class consists of Nursery, Reception, Year 1 and Year 2 and offers high quality teaching combined with Continuous Provision, which gives children the freedom to follow their interests, be inspired by exciting new experiences and explore and extend their learning in a developmentally appropriate way. We value play very highly and children are encouraged to challenge themselves and develop a passion for learning about the world around them. Visit our website to view the Spring Curriculum to see what Base 1 Class has been up to recently.
You will also provide Midday Supervisory Assistant duties, ensuring our pupils safely enjoy their lunch and playtime.
Key Duties:
• Play an important part in inspiring groups of young children, helping to bring teacher-planned activities to life in fun, engaging and meaningful ways.
• Help create and maintain a vibrant, stimulating learning environment — setting up resources, enhancing provision areas and ensuring every space encourages curiosity and exploration.
• Support the smooth running of the classroom by assisting teachers, and ATAs with day‑to‑day tasks and activities.
• Observe children as they play and learn, capturing key moments to contribute to their ongoing assessments and developmental records.
• Foster warm, positive relationships with children by engaging them in meaningful dialogue that encourages deeper thinking and supports the development of effective learning behaviours.
Essential Skills
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent
• Experience appropriate to working with children in a learning environment
• An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs
What the school offers its staff
• Tailored support from our Headteacher, your fellow colleagues and development opportunities.
• An opportunity to see the unique and huge opportunity that exists here at Goathland School. All the support, energy, and tenacity you will need is here for you to tap into.
• A warm, happy school where we value our community ethos and have a philosophy of treating each other with kindness and respect.
• Happy, enthusiastic, and well-behaved children who thrive in a safe, caring and inspiring environment.
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full. Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications 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.
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.