Job Description

Salary: 12.65 - 13.47 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only (39 weeks per year)

Working Hours: GTA 25.5 hours; MSA 4 hours per week

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire - Embsay CE (VC) Primary School

Embsay CE (VC) Primary School is seeking an inspirational and exceptional Teaching Assistant for our fabulous school to commence on 1st December 2025. In addition to the teaching assistant role, you will also work for 4 hours per week as a Midday Supervisory Assistant.

The successful candidate will:

Be a skilled teaching assistant who is passionate about learning and believes in the potential of all children

Show empathy and understanding of the Christian ethos of the school

Be a highly organised, hardworking and professional role model

Have a positive attitude and be prepared to take initiative

Have high expectations of themselves and all school pupils

Have exceptional interpersonal and behaviour management skills

We can offer the successful candidate:

Happy, talented children who have fun all the way to the end of year 6!

A welcoming friendly village school, set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales

A talented and supportive staff team

High levels of governor and parental support

A commitment to your professional development & promotion

An innovative curriculum


Embsay Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. Enhanced DBS, proof of qualifications and appropriate references will be required.

School visits

If you wish to make an appointment to view the school, then please contact the school office by telephone or by email: admin@embsay.n-yorks.sch.uk


Please return completed applications to Miss Georgina Hodgson, Acting Headteacher, Embsay CE VC Primary School, Pasture Road, Skipton, BD23 6RH or email headteacher@embsay.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key documents:

Recruitment Pack.PDF

- General Teaching Assistant.docx

Application Form - General Teaching Assistant.docx

Key dates:

Closing date: 19 November 2025

Interview date: 24 November 2025

Start date: 01 December 2025




North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts 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 Midday Supervisory Assistant

Salary:

12.65 - 13.47 per hour

Posted:

06/11/2025

Closing date:

19/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59