General Teaching AssistantCouncil

Grade: Band C, SCP (3 – 4)FTE salary: £25,614 p.a. to £26,016 p.a.

Pro rata actual salary £13,383.36 - £13,593.41 p.a.

Hours of work: 22.5 hours per week with a working pattern of 8.30am -1pm.

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only plus 5 training days.

Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire – Aspin Park Academy

Aspin Park Academy is a happy and caring academy situated in Knaresborough. We have a vacancy for a General Teaching Assistant to work with our motivated and caring team. This position will be working in KS1 or KS2, but successful candidates must be prepared to work with all ages if asked.

The successful candidate will have experience with working with children across the primary age range and have a good understanding development and differing needs. They will have the ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the classroom. The successful candidate must hold relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent, full details of the role and person specification can be found in the Job Description.

Job Purpose

· Support teaching and learning within the classroom, with a determination to ensure every child achieves their best;

· Work closely with class teachers to accelerate progress of identified groups and individual learners so that no child is left behind;

· Demonstrate high expectations of all the children you work with, and of yourself;

· Play a role in our school community, building relationships with children, families and staff.

Further information

A Job description and application form are available by contacting the school on 01423 863920 or emailing [email protected] Further information can also be found on the academy website http://www.aspinparkacademy.org or the Trust website www.elevatemat.org/careers/vacancies

How to apply

If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team please return your completed application form to [email protected] or post to Headteacher, Aspin Park Academy, Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8LQ. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process. Reference: REC/ASP/000001245

Key Dates:

Application Closing Date: 16 November 2026

Interview Date: 23 November 2026

Key Documents:

Application Form

Aspin Park Academy 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.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Position type: 22.5 hours per week with a working pattern of 8.30am -1pm.