Location
Boroughbridge Primary School and Nursery, York Road, Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire, YO51 9EB.
Job Description
General Teaching Assistant (GTA) and Midday Supervisory Assistant (MSA) working in KS1 or KS2 (preferably with an Early Years Level 3 qualification).
Vacancy Hours
GTA - 26.25 hours per week. MSA - 5 hours per week. Monday - Friday 08:30 - 15:15 (with 30 minutes unpaid lunch). Additional hours in Breakfast Clubs available from 07:30.
Salary and Benefits
MSA: Grade AB (SCP 3) - 5 hours per week. Hourly Rate: £13.28. A range of benefits including pension.
The successful candidate will
- Be passionate about caring for children and young people.
- Preferably meet the qualification requirements to be included in staff: child ratios at level 3 - hold a Level 3 Early Years qualification that is recognised by the Department for Education as full and relevant at the appropriate level (see DFE Qualification Checker).
- Have successfully completed the experience-based route.
- Have experience of working with children.
- Have knowledge of matters relating to safeguarding of children.
- Have the ability to display positive social skills and encourage good behaviour in pupils.
- Have the ability to establish constructive working relationships with pupils, parents / carers and colleagues.
- Have adequate verbal and written communication skills appropriate to communicate effectively with pupils, parents / carers and colleagues.
Job Purpose
To work with teachers and other school employees to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan. May work in the classroom or appropriate location within the school, with access to support and guidance as required.
To provide support to pupils including promoting pupils' independence, self-esteem and social inclusion.
The role will include
- Interacting with pupils in ways that support the development of their ability to think and learn, including careful questioning.
- Communicating effectively with all pupils, families, carers and other agencies.
- Helping support children with their personal, social and emotional development needs.
- Encouraging inclusive and positive play.
- Implementation of appropriate behaviour management and teaching and learning strategies.
Start Date
As soon as possible but no later than Monday, 7 September 2026.
Boroughbridge primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Boroughbridge primary School and Nursery is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
