Job Description

Salary: 24,796 per annum pro rata

Grade: C

Contract: Fixed term, term time

Hours: 31.3 hours per week

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Killinghall Church of England School

Teaching Assistant Post
Due to the increasing number of pupils in our school, we are seeking to recruit a full-time Teaching Assistant to support the needs of our pupils.



Killinghall is a friendly school, with enthusiastic pupils and dedicated staff team. Please visit our school website to get a flavour of who we are, visits to school are always encouraged.


The successful candidates will need to have:
The skills and confidence to work with children in Early Years and Key Stage 1, particularly those with SEND; A proven track record in effectively supporting individuals within a primary school setting; The ability to establish excellent relationships with children and promote aspirational achievement for all groups of learners; Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team; Believe in the inclusion for all and is able to implement strategies to support children with SEND.



We can offer:
Delightful children who are well mannered, curious and keen to learn A friendly staff team who are willing to their expertise Support in your role through training and coaching A school where everyone helps each other to shine!



As a North Yorkshire Council employee, you will have access to some great benefits via our Everybody Benefit's scheme such as shopping discounts, home technology and green car salary sacrifice schemes, financial wellbeing and health assured and our employee assistance programme to assist with your health and wellbeing. You will also have access to our local government pension scheme, a generous plan for your retirement where the minimum employer contribution is 18.1%. For more information on the benefits, we offer please see our Total Rewards Brochure: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/total-rewards


Visits to our school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Benson or Miss Tymon on admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk


All contracts are term time only (TTO) contract plus the 5 staff training days each year. Contracted hours: 31.25 per week - Monday - Friday, 8:45am - 3:30pm.



Interested applicants are asked to complete the attached application form, which can also be found on our website; and submit to Mrs Benson at HR@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk by 12:00pm, Wednesday 14th January 2026.


All posts are fixed term contract until August 2026.

Key documents

Job description.pdf


Application form.docx

Key dates

Closing date: 14th January 2026

Killinghall CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy https://www.killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk/n-yorks/primary/killinghall/site/pages/schoolinformation/safeguarding and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.



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

Salary:

24,796 - 24,796

Posted:

11/12/2025

Closing date:

14/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59