Job Description

Salary: 6,681 - 7,002 per annum (actual)

Grade: C

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: GTA, 11.5 hours per week (Monday & Tuesday 08:30 - 15:15), Term Time + training days

Location: Richmond, North Yorkshire - Ravensworth Church of England Primary School

Ravensworth promotes the highest standards for all of our children. The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and outstanding individual to take on the role of GTA as soon as possible to work across KS1 and KS2 in supporting learning across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivational teaching assistant to join our highly skilled and friendly staff.

The role will include:

Working to support teaching and learning under the direction of teaching staff and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan May work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, with access to support and guidance as required. Under the general direction of the teacher, participate in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with the pupils, parents/carers and with other agencies/professionals Provide 1:1 when required to support pupils in their social and emotional wellbeing Pay due regard to professional boundaries, maintaining appropriate levels of confidentiality Assist in escorting and supervising the pupils on educational visits and out of school activities Undertake break supervision as required

We are looking for a candidate who is:

An enthusiastic and hard-working team player Energetic, motivated, positive with a can-do attitude Committed to high-standards and expectations Creative, interesting and willing to take risks Resilient and flexible Personable with a good sense of humour Willing to support the Christian ethos of the school A clear understanding of the KS1 and KS2 curriculum would be an advantage

What we can offer:

Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents Pupils with good behaviour and a thirst for knowledge A warm, collegiate and supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop High quality Continuous Professional Development and Leadership development opportunities Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of the Dales Academies Trust A chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting visions for the future

The successful candidate will become part of a team that is enthusiastically driving the schools forward and building upon their achievements and strengths. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong Christian ethos, a sense of community and a commitment to excellence for all children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values are at the heart of all that we do.



Midday Supervisory Assistant hours are also available.



We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The school is also committed to safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.

We welcome visitors to our lovely school. If you would like to arrange a visit to Ravensworth Primary School, please contact the school office on 01325 718375 or email

admin@ravensworth.dalesmat.org

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Key documents

Application Pack - General Teaching Assistant.pdf

Application Form - General Teaching Assistant.docx

Key dates

Closing date: Sunday 07 December 2025

Interview date: week beginning 15 December 2025

Interview location: Ravensworth Primary School




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General Teaching Assistant

Salary:

6,681 - 7,002 per annum

Posted:

21/11/2025

Closing date:

07/12/2025

Closing time:

23:59