Primary Support Assistant

Primary Support Assistant – York | £14.24–£16ph | Flexible Supply
Castle Education are looking for caring, enthusiastic and adaptable Primary Support Assistants to work across primary schools in York.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with younger children, supporting their development and helping create a welcoming classroom where every pupil feels encouraged and included.

Whether you have previous school experience or transferable skills from childcare, nursery work or youth support, flexible opportunities could be available to suit you.

As a Primary Support Assistant, you may be supporting children by:

• Assisting teachers with everyday classroom activities
• Supporting literacy, numeracy and early learning
• Working with individual pupils and small groups
• Helping children follow classroom routines
• Encouraging positive behaviour and participation
• Supporting pupils who need additional help with learning
• Developing children’s confidence, independence and social skills
• Preparing classroom resources and learning activities
• Helping maintain a safe, positive and inclusive environment

You’ll play an important part in helping children feel settled, supported and ready to learn, while working alongside teachers and other school staff.

• £14.24–£16.00 per hour, depending on experience and role
• Flexible supply work across York
• Part-time, full-time and ad-hoc opportunities
• Work around your availability
• Opportunities to experience different primary school settings
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Holiday pay included
• No evening or weekend work for school-based roles
• Free training and CPD opportunities
• Optional pension
• Dedicated education recruitment consultant
• Out-of-hours support
• Opportunities to build your education career

We’d love to hear from:

Primary Teaching Assistants | Learning Support Assistants | Nursery Practitioners | Childcare Workers | Graduates | Youth Workers | Education Professionals

Experience working with primary-aged children is beneficial, particularly in a school, nursery or childcare environment.

Most importantly, you’ll be patient, approachable, reliable and passionate about helping children build the skills and confidence they need to succeed.