Job Description

Location:

Marwood Church of England VC Infant School, Great Ayton

Grade:

GTA: CD

HLTA: F

Salary:

GTA: 12.60 - 13.05 per hour HLTA 13.69 - 14.60 per hour

Vacancy Hours:

16 hours per week

Contract Type:

Permanent, Term Time Only





Vacancy for a versatile Part-time General Teaching Assistant and Higher Level



Teaching Assistant for Key Stage One/ EYFS (Term time only)


This post can be split into GTA only and HLTA only for interested applicants

Our Vision

Happy Friends Learning Together


Everyone in school is greatly valued as unique with different gifts and skills. Guided by our core Christian values, we support each other as we strive to achieve our best in all we do. Seeking to transform lives, we develop a lifelong love for learning, for each other and for our neighbours locally and globally.


Jesus said, 'Love your neighbour as yourself.' Matthew 22v39


Our Core Christian Values Love, Friendship, Forgiveness


We are seeking to appoint a versatile, enthusiastic, committed and caring qualified teaching assistant at Marwood CE Infant School. With a clear Christian vision allowing all to flourish, we are committed to providing an exceptional education to all our pupils.


The successful candidate will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils. Staff at Marwood Infant School are dedicated to achieving the best for all children and are supportive of each other in their work, therefore the ability to be a team player is essential.

Option 1 HLTA/ GTA

The successful candidate will work 16 hours per week, (4 hours HLTA/ 12 hours GTA - 3 hours supervising lunchtimes and 9 hours GTA) term time only, to support EYFS and Key Stage 1 classes (variable hours/ term time only contract). Proposed start date is 1st September 2025.

Option 2 HLTA only

The successful candidate will work 2 afternoons per week (4 hours per week). Further hours may be available at points throughout the year based on the needs of the school. Proposed start date is 1st September 2025.

Option 3 GTA only

The successful candidate will support our reception class teacher for 3 mornings and 3 lunchtimes per week (12 hours). Proposed start date is 1st September 2025.


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Experience of supporting pupils with reading and early interventions in maths and phonics in KS1 is desirable along with an interest in music, art and design.


Please come in, see the school for yourself, we would love to show you around. Our school website also offers further information about our school www.marwood.org.uk


A full job description and application form is available via our school's website. Once your application form is complete, please send to admin@marwood.n-yorks.sch.uk by the deadline detailed below.


For any queries, please contact the school by telephone on 01642 722389.


Please contact the school office if you would like to visit the school for a tour.


Closing Date: 9am Monday 7th July 2025


Please send your completed application via;


Email: headteacher@marwood.n-yorks.sch.uk



Or Post: Marwood CE VC Infant School, Low Green, Great Ayton, TS9 6NN


Successful candidates will be invited to interview on Monday 14th July by email. Please ensure your email address is on your application form.

Key Documents:

& Person Specification



& Person Specification





Marwood CE Infant School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.


We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.


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.

General Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary:

GTA: 12.60 HLTA 13.69 - GTA: 13.05 HLTA: 14.60 per hour

Posted:

26/06/2025

Closing date:

07/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59