Job Description

Salary: 24,796 to 25,989 pro rata, per annum

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed Term post to August 2026

Hours: Part Time, 25 hours per week, Term time only

Location: Leeds, North Yorkshire

Location: Athelstan Community Primary School


Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN


Tel No: 01977 684037 E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk


Head teacher: - Miss K M O'Donnell MA BED PGCPSE Required from January 2026






Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working ,dedicated team. The post is 25 hours per week, working across the school providing support where required.

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.nyorks.sch.uk .Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.nyorks.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 December 8th



Interviews will take place on Monday December 15th

Key Documents

Child protection statement.pdf,


GTA application form.docx,



how-to-apply GTA



Document 6 - General Teaching Assistant JD and PS January 2025.pdf





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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

Posted:

21/11/2025

Closing date:

08/12/2025

Closing time:

23:59