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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 2025

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 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 school website www.husthwaite.n-yorks.sch.uk . Visits to the school are very welcome.  

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 or download below.

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.

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