General Teaching Assistant

Grade: C

Contract:
Fixed term

Hours: 18.75 hours per week

Location:

Richmond, North Yorkshire, Trinity Academy

Grade/Band :
Grade C (scale point 3-6)

Vacancy

Hours:

18.75 hours per week (term time only)

Contract Type:
Fixed term contract to 31.12.26 although there may be the potential for this to be extended.

Final date to receive applications:
Tuesday 1st September 2026, noon

Start date:

As soon as possible

This role is an exciting opportunity for a Teaching Assistant to join this delightful primary school based in Richmond and work alongside a dedicated and hard-working staff team, initially to work as part of the year 3 & 4 team although you may be required to work in other year groups. We require a compassionate and dedicated person to support and inspire our pupils.

The person must be committed to inclusion and be someone who can motivate all children to fully achieve in line with our ambitious curriculum. Our school environment is a very caring, nurturing one and we value and celebrate the achievements of every child.

• A calm and nurturing individual
• Have some experience working with pupils with additional needs
• Able to support pupils emotional well being
• Willing to undertake CPD and coaching from within school
• Confident to use their own initiative, implement new strategies and take on board advice from external agencies

• Happy and welcoming pupils, staff, governors and parents
• A warm, supportive environment in which to work, learn and develop
• Opportunity to work in collaboration with other schools and be part of a successful and supportive Trust

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school is also committed to safer recruitment procedures. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check. In relation to Data Protection, Information Security and Confidentiality, all staff are required to comply with the school's policies and supporting documentation in respect of these issues.