General Teaching Assistant and Higher Level Teaching Assistant

*Please note: the Diocese of York is not the employer*

• Salary: GTA- £24,309 to £25,183 pro rata per annum
  • HLTA- £26,409 to £28,163 pro rata per annum
• Contract: Permanent (Term Time Only)
• Hours: 16 hours per week
• Location: Marwood Church of England V.C. Infant School, Great Ayton

Our Vision

Happy Friends Learning Together

Everyone in school is greatly valued as unique with different gifts and skills. Guided by our core Christian values, we support each other as we strive to achieve our best in all we do. Seeking to transform lives, we develop a lifelong love for learning, for each other and for our neighbours locally and globally.

Jesus said, ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Matthew 22v39

Our Core Christian Values Love, Friendship, Forgiveness

We are seeking to appoint a versatile, enthusiastic, committed and caring qualified Teaching Assistant at Marwood CE Infant School. With a clear Christian vision allowing all to flourish, we are committed to providing an exceptional education to all our pupils.

The successful candidate will have a passion for education and a strong commitment to the personal development of pupils. Staff at Marwood Infant School are dedicated to achieving the best for all children and are supportive of each other in their work, therefore the ability to be a team player is essential.

We are looking for a candidate who will work flexibly incorporating several roles.

The successful candidate will initially work 16 hours per week, (4 hours HLTA and 12 hours GTA – 3 hours supervising lunchtimes and 9 hours GTA) term time only, to support EYFS and Key Stage 1 classes (variable hours/ term time only contract). Proposed start date is 1st September 2025.

Experience of supporting pupils with reading and early interventions in maths and phonics in KS1 is desirable along with an interest in music, art and design.

Please come in, see the school for yourself, we would love to show you around. Our school website also offers further information about our school www.marwoodschool.org.

A full job description and application form is available by emailing the school. Once your application form is complete, please send to admin@marwood.n-yorks.sch.uk by the deadline detailed below.

For any queries, please contact the school by telephone on 01642 722389.

Please contact the school office if you would like to visit the school for a tour.

Closing Date: 9am Monday 2nd June 2025

Please send your completed application via: Email: headteacher@marwood.n-yorks.sch.uk

Or Post: Marwood C.E. (V.C.) Infant School, Low Green, Great Ayton. TS9 6NN

Successful candidates will be invited to interview on Monday 23rd June by email. Please ensure your email address is on your application form. (Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 13th June)

Marwood C.E. (V.C.) Infant School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a criminal records self-disclosure form and successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks, this will include an online search. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Key Dates:

Closing date: 2nd June 2025

Interview date: 23rd June 2025