Job Description

Salary: 24,309 - 25,183 pro rata per annum

Grade: CD

Contract: Fixed Term

Hours: 27.5 hours per week

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Killinghall CE Primary School

Due to the increasing number of pupils in our school, we are seeking to recruit a part[1]time Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Playworker 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!




Visits to our school are welcome and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Thompson or Mrs Benson on 01423 506307 or admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk



This is a term time only (TTO) contract plus the 5 staff training days each year.



This post requires wraparound care hours to support daily in our Breakfast Club. Interested applicants are asked to submit an application form to Mrs Thompson at admin@killinghall.n-yorks.sch.uk to declare their interest in the post by 12:00pm, Friday 11th July 2025.



All posts are fixed term contract until August 2026.



Contracted hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 1:00pm



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.



Killinghall CE Primary is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.



An Enhanced DBS clearance will be required.

Key Documents

Playworker



Teaching Assistant



Application Form

Key Dates

Closing Date: 11

th

July 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.

Teaching Assistant and Breakfast Club Playworker

Salary:

24,309 - 25,183 pro rata per annum

Posted:

07/07/2025

Closing date:

11/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59