General Teaching Assistant (GTA)

Husthwaite CE Primary Academy

General Teaching Assistant

Location

Husthwaite CE Primary Academy

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


General Teaching Assistant – Husthwaite CofE Primary School
Salary: £17,167.09 – £17,709.91
Contract Type: Temporary until 22nd July 2025
Hours of work: 31.25 hours, TTO + 5 training days
Start Date: As soon as possible
Application Closing Date: 15th January 2025
Interview Date: Week commencing 20th January


Are you passionate about the education of children and want to work in a school where every
individual is valued? This is an exciting opportunity for a motivational teaching assistant to join
our highly skilled and friendly staff. This post will be working with EYFS and KS1 children and
be predominantly based in our Class 1 (Nursery, Reception and Year 1).


Husthwaite School & Apple Tree Nursery is set in a pretty village location in an area of
Outstanding Natural Beauty and is located just 2 miles from the A19 and close to Easingwold
and Thirsk. The candidate will work alongside the class teacher.


Candidates should:

  • be committed to working as part of a team; 
  • be enthusiastic and committed to nurturing, challenging, inspiring and
    motivating pupils to reach their full potential;
  • have excellent communication and organisational skills;
  • be resilient and flexible;
  • have a cheerful disposition and a sense of humour; 
  • want to share our vision and ethos for the highest standards in all aspects of
    school life;
  • have experience in an EYFS setting

In return we can offer:

  • a staff team who are dedicated and supportive of each other;
  • opportunities for continuing professional development;
  • a school where children are happy and confident learners;
  • opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools;
  • a chance to be part of a caring, Christian environment with exciting visions for the
    future;
  • access to a local government pension scheme.


The post is to start as soon after 22 November as possible.


Further information
A Job description and application form are available by contacting Mrs Sarah Dixon on 01347
868371 or email on admin@husthwaiteprimaryschool.org . Further information can also be found
on the academy website www.husthwaite.n-yorks.sch.uk


How to apply
If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team please email your request
for an application form to admin@husthwaiteprimaryschool.org.

Please return your completed
application form to Mrs Sarah Dixon at admin@husthwaiteprimaryschool.org or post to
Husthwaite CE Primary School and Apple Tree Nursery, Low Street, Husthwaite, York. North
Yorkshire. YO61 4QA.

Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not
accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/HUS/00000948.


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