General Teaching Assistant

Our Opportunity

We are expanding our team. We recognise that an exceptional Teaching Assistant plays a pivotal role in shaping a child’s learning journey and long-term success. We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed individual who is dedicated to embedding curriculum knowledge through practical, creative and engaging experiences that challenge and motivate all learners within a mixed-age environment.

With tailored support from proactive colleagues and forward-thinking leaders, we will invest in your professional development - equipping you with the skills, confidence and experience to thrive within our unique federation. In return, we are looking for someone who brings energy, positivity and commitment, alongside a genuine love of learning, strong initiative and pride in their role - someone who embraces opportunities and creates those powerful ‘lightbulb’ moments for children.

We are looking for:

• A skilled professional with a dynamic, engaging and proactive approach to leading interventions
• A Teaching Assistant with a strong understanding of SEND and SEMH, and the complex, evolving needs within any cohort
• Someone with the drive, resilience and ambition to ensure all children achieve their very best, promoting excellence within the class and Key Stage, while contributing expertise across the federation
• A proactive individual with the confidence and determination to support and lead positive change so that all children succeed
• A Teaching Assistant with a passion for primary education who embraces both the rewards and challenges of supporting a mixed-age class
• A Teaching Assistant with a genuine passion and commitment to SEND provision
• A dynamic and proactive individual with a love of personal development and a commitment to their own continuous learning, who embraces change and growth for the benefit of all children
• A staff member committed to the longevity of the role, ensuring consistency and stability for children
• A reflective practitioner who notices children, responds thoughtfully and contributes ideas, improvements and meaningful interventions

We warmly encourage you to visit and meet our children and staff. Please arrange a visit by emailing the school administrator at admingps@nwfederation.com

You are encouraged to explore our school websitewww.goldsboroughprimary.co.uk

and Instagram account @niddwharfe to gain a real sense of our values, culture and day-to-day life across the federation.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications, or in response to any updated guidance from the Government or Department for Education.

Please reference GTA on your application and which role you are applying for (full time or part time). Use the application form to clearly demonstrate how you meet as many of the essential and desirable criteria as possible.

Candidates are strongly advised to submit applications ahead of the deadline and to refer carefully to the job description and person specification to ensure their application is well-matched to the role.

Successful candidates will be invited to interview and will receive full details of the interview tasks in advance.