General Teaching Assistant [GTA]

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

General Teaching Assistant [GTA]

A Teaching Assistant is required to work across the school to support learning in early years,
key stages 1 and 2

Cawood (VA) Church of England Primary School is a very popular and successful school
situated at the heart of the village. We are a warm and welcoming school, dedicated to the
overall welfare and pastoral care of all our pupils as well as their academic achievements. The
staff have very high expectation of the children’s standards of behaviour and their progress.
We are looking for the right person to join our very committed and hard-working team in
October. The Headteacher and Governors are looking to appoint a highly motivated and
passionate person who will be dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of learning and play
experiences for our children. Initially your role will involve working as part of the key stage 2
team, supporting individual children in their learning under the direction of the class teacher
and the Assistant Headteacher. You may also be asked to help and support in key stage 1.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who would like to pursue a career in teaching
and/or working with young children.

We would like to hear from you if you:

Are eager to play a part in the life of our very busy and successful school.
Our children are extremely well behaved, motivated and eager to learn. We can provide you
with a supportive and committed staff team and excellent professional development
opportunities.
Cawood CE Primary School promotes and safeguards the welfare of children and young people
that we are responsible for and come into contact with. The post therefore is subject to an
ENHANCED DBS check.

Have relevant experience within the Early Years, key stage 2 and/or key stage 1
(preferably with an Early Years Level 2 or 3 qualification)

Have a good understanding of the primary curriculum

Are a flexible team player to work within our team who is able to build and maintain
successful relationships with other staff, pupils, parents and carers

Have high expectations of children’s behaviour

Are perceptive to the needs of children to enable them to access the curriculum as
planned and designed by the teacher

Show yourself to be well organised, responsible and efficient, aware of the need to
maintain confidentiality

Have good maths, english and communication skills and can engage in regular professional
dialogue with colleagues

Are empathetic, patient and caring

Summary

Hours	26 hours (minimum) Monday – Friday 4.5 days a week 5.75 hours a day. MSA (lunchtime supervision and support for children.) 4-5 hours a week.
Grade	Grade C (point 4) initially (National pay award pending
Publication	In NYCC Vacancy Bulletin. The diocese of York
Closing date	5pm Monday 7th October
Short listing	Tuesday 8th October
Interviews	Tuesday 15th October
Start Date	TBC

 About the job

Location:
Cawood CE Primary School, Broad Lane, Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire YO8 3SQ
Grade/Band
Grade C (point 4 initially – subject to the pending pay award)

MSA (Miday Supervisory Assistant)
The post includes 4 – 5 hours of lunch time supervision to support the children during
lunchtime
Minimum Age Requirement
N/A
Vacancy Hours
26 hours per week (minimum). Monday to Friday.
Contract Type
Fixed Term TTO – 1 year initially.
Weekend Working
No
Application Closing Date
Monday 7th October 2024
Interview Date
15th  July 2024
Venue for Interview
Cawood CE Primary School

For further details and an application form please contact: Miss Sam Edwards, Cawood CE
VA Primary School, Broad Lane, Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 3SQ Tel: 01757 268368 email: admin@cawood.n-yorks.sch.uk

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