Job Description

Salary:

24,796 per annum pro rata

Grade:

CD SCP 3

Contract:

Fixed-term from Monday 13th April until 18th July 2026

Hours:

25 hours per week. Tuesday - Friday 8:30am - 3:20pm

Location:

York, North Yorkshire, Riccall Community Primary School





Riccall Community Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent, enthusiastic and hard-working teaching assistant with a strong inclusive ethos to work in our school in the classroom as well as providing support at lunchtimes. The successful candidate will work within the Early Years at school, predominantly within the Nursery classroom setting.



The successful applicant must be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about early years provision, and an excellent team-player who is willing to support other members of staff as well as the pupils. As this role is within Early Years, a relevant Early Years, Level 3 qualification is desirable https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/early-years-qualifications-achieved-in-england for details.

We are looking for someone who has the right qualities for our school:

The ability to display our school values of Perseverance, Enthusiasm, Teamwork and Success on a daily basis Experience of successfully working alongside others to deliver high quality education Good understanding of the Early Years framework and knowledge of child development in under fives The ability to demonstrate high expectations and be committed to improving outcomes both socially and academically for all pupils Willingness to develop their own skill and expertise and are committed to take opportunities to do this Be positive and supportive of the school and its values
If you are successful, we will provide you with the opportunity to work with children who have a desire to learn and also provide you with support to further your development as a teaching assistant.



Riccall Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.



All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.



For more information, please call the school on 01757 248234 or e-mail admin@riccall.n-yorks.sch.uk. Visits to the school are welcome - please contact the school office to make an appointment.



Please email to school for application form.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Friday 13th February 2026



Interview date: Friday 27th February 2026



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 Early Years

Salary:

24,796 - 24,796 per annum pro rata

Posted:

27/01/2026

Closing date:

13/02/2026

Closing time:

23:59