Job Description

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

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed Term to 31 August 2026 - Term Time Only

Hours: 18 hours per week - (08.50am-3.20pm Wednesday, Thursday and Friday)

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, Selby Community Primary School

At Selby Community Primary School we work hard as a team to provide our children with the very best education possible. Our school is a great place to be. It is exciting, challenging, warm, friendly and incredibly rewarding. We have high aspirations for all of our children - they deserve nothing less.



Selby Community Primary School is National Support School and judged 'good' by Ofsted (April 2022). We are seeking an amazing teaching assistant to work within our setting, the role is for 3 days per week (Wednesday - Friday).


The ideal candidate will be open to working with children both on a small group basis developing relationships and supporting children to access a broad and balanced curriculum. The candidate should have the motivation to develop themselves professionally and collaborate with others as well as the ability to develop strong relationships with parents and others.


The successful candidate will have the ability to provide a high-quality learning experience as well as the enthusiasm and energy to engage and motivate all pupils.


The post will be offered initially on a fixed term basis, as it is linked to funding (and is subject to a 6 month probationary period).



Selby Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.


Visits to the school are welcome. Applications forms and further details for this post are available by emailing Mrs. Beccy Thompson at thompsonr@setschools.uk or by visiting the vacancies section on our website: https://selbycp.setschools.uk



If you have any queries please contact the school on 01757 702464

Key Documents

Letter to Applicants







Application Form

Key Dates

Closing Date: 9am Monday 8

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December 2025

Interview Date: Tuesday 16

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December 2025

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.


It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.



We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding, and promoting the welfare of adults at risk.



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.



NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.


We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.


North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds

General Teaching Assistant

Salary:

24,796 - 25,989 pro rata per annum

Posted:

28/11/2025

Closing date:

08/12/2025

Closing time:

23:59