Job Description

Salary: MSA 12,65, GTA 12,85 - 13,47 per hour

Grade: GTA - C/D Scale 3-6, MSA - Grade A/B scale 2

Contract: Permanent

Hours: General Teaching Assistant 25.5 hours per week, MSA 3.75 hours per week. Total hours 29.25

Location: Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire

Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 25.5 hours per week, plus break and lunch duty for 3.75 hours, working across Key Stage Two providing classroom support.

We are looking for someone who is

Hardworking with a 'can do' attitude Conscientious Enthusiastic With a desire to help children reach their potential Excellent communication skills Calm understanding manner

We offer

Friendly supportive caring team Training, induction and support Rewarding stimulating work Modern, spacious well equip facilities Opportunities to develop professionally Full NYCC benefits and pension




The successful applicant will have a level 2 qualification in teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



For further information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk .Application packs can be downloaded from the school website

www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk/vacancies

. CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.



We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.



If you would like more information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton -stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk.

Key Dates:

Closing date for applications is January 28th 2026 12 noon

Interviews will take place on Friday 6th February 2026

Key Documents:

How to apply.pdf

GTA application form.docx

Child protection statement.pdf

GTA Job description.pdf

MSA .pdf



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 KS2

Salary:

MSA 12,65 - GTA 12,85 - 13,47 per hour

Posted:

09/01/2026

Closing date:

28/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59