General Teaching Assistant (EYFS)
| Posting date: | 19 May 2026 |
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| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 14 June 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire, YO51 9DS |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | d6e453c8-4f64-4d0d-8c39-a5d0ebee20bb |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
In return, we are looking for someone who:
• Has high expectations and aspirations for themselves and our children
• Has a passion for learning
• Has excellent communication skills, enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to work flexibly alongside a range of children and adults
• Is able to provide nurturing and caring support for all children
• Has strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook
• Has a good knowledge of current educational priorities
What the school offers its staff
We have a rare opportunity to appoint a hardworking GTA to join our ambitious and supportive staff team, starting September 2026. Initially this role will be in EYFS, but a willingness to support in other classes would be desirable.
Kirby Hill C of E Primary is a welcoming and vibrant village school with a strong sense of community. Rooted in our Christian values and our vision - Anything is possible for one who believes - we are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe that if you can believe it, you can achieve it, and our dedicated staff work together to create a happy, purposeful, and engaging learning experience for all.
We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across our school. The role will involve working with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, assisting with assessment and learning evidence, supporting educational visits, and working alongside teachers to create engaging classroom environments and resources.
If you share our belief in supporting every child to achieve their full potential and enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team, we would love to hear from you.
As part of our whole school team, we are able to offer you:
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children
• An experienced, dedicated and highly motivated team of staff
• Welcoming and supportive families
• A wonderful setting and learning environment
• A strong Christian ethos;
• Access to ongoing professional development.
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.
In return, we are looking for someone who:
• Has high expectations and aspirations for themselves and our children
• Has a passion for learning
• Has excellent communication skills, enjoys working as part of a team and is willing to work flexibly alongside a range of children and adults
• Is able to provide nurturing and caring support for all children
• Has strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook
• Has a good knowledge of current educational priorities
What the school offers its staff
We have a rare opportunity to appoint a hardworking GTA to join our ambitious and supportive staff team, starting September 2026. Initially this role will be in EYFS, but a willingness to support in other classes would be desirable.
Kirby Hill C of E Primary is a welcoming and vibrant village school with a strong sense of community. Rooted in our Christian values and our vision - Anything is possible for one who believes - we are committed to providing a nurturing and inspiring environment where every child is encouraged to thrive. We believe that if you can believe it, you can achieve it, and our dedicated staff work together to create a happy, purposeful, and engaging learning experience for all.
We are looking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning across our school. The role will involve working with children in small groups or on a one-to-one basis, assisting with assessment and learning evidence, supporting educational visits, and working alongside teachers to create engaging classroom environments and resources.
If you share our belief in supporting every child to achieve their full potential and enjoy working as part of a dedicated and caring team, we would love to hear from you.
As part of our whole school team, we are able to offer you:
• Enthusiastic and inquisitive children
• An experienced, dedicated and highly motivated team of staff
• Welcoming and supportive families
• A wonderful setting and learning environment
• A strong Christian ethos;
• Access to ongoing professional development.
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.