Learning & Teaching Assistant
Oatlands Community Junior School · Harrogate · North Yorkshire
Job description
Term-Time + Training Days. Part Time 30 hours 25 minutes per week, Monday to Friday 8:55am- 3:30pm
We are seeking a hardworking, enthusiastic Teaching and Learning Assistant to join our dedicated and supportive team. We are looking for an individual who is passionate about education and committed to helping every learner reach their full potential. The successful candidate will support teaching staff in delivering high-quality learning experiences, work closely with students to foster engagement and confidence, and contribute positively to the overall life of our school. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!
About our School
Oatlands Junior School is a busy and friendly school with three classes per year group where every child is important to us. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe, positive, and stimulating learning environment, where excellence thrives through high standards of learning, attitudes, and behaviour. Our collective aim is to ensure that all children strive to achieve and exceed their goals, whilst nurturing a life-long love of learning.
Our ethos, caring about today, creating successful tomorrows, is at the heart of everything we do. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
- Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.9%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
- Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
- Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
- Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
- Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career
For more about Oatlands Junior School, click the ‘view our careers page’ button.
About You
To be a good fit for this role, you will :
- Inspire and nurture our children
- Be caring and confident with a willingness to develop your skills
- Have a strong sense of teamwork and professional pride
- Be a positive ambassador for our school
- Be flexible and willing to go the ‘extra mile’ for our children
Next Steps
Ready to Apply: If you have all the info you need, click APPLY NOW to start your application.
Let’s Connect: As schools will be closed over the summer holidays, we are unable to arrange in-person visits during this time. If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Team on recruitment@rklt.co.uk, who will be happy to help.
Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section ‘Disability and Accessibility’.
Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Oatlands Community Junior School
Academy converter · Primary · Ages 7–11
- Pupils
- 361
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,273
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 26.9:1
- Academy trust
- RED KITE LEARNING TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
View full school profileOfsted rating key
Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG2 8QP
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- Salary
- £18,271.00 Annually (Actual) BAND 4 - SCP 3 - 4 £25,949 - £25,949
- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Part time
- Posted
- 15 July 2026
- Closing date
- 9 September 2026
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