Salary: £12.60 - £13.05 per hour (As of 1st April 2025)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: GTA – 30 per week MSA – 2.5 per week (Term time only)
Location: Richmond Methodist Primary and Nursery School, Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7BH
General Teaching Assistant within EYFS@RMS * Newly Advertised
Children and Young Peoples Service - Education
Headteacher: Mrs Sharon Stevenson
General Teaching Assistant for EYFS
Grade C/D SCP 3-6 (Pro Rata)
Permanent Position, Term Time Only contract
The successful applicant will commence employment May 2025.
The governors at Richmond Methodist Primary and Nursery School are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic EYFS General Teaching Assistant to join our exciting team of motivated and committed staff. The role is based in our growing Early Years Nursery and Reception Department.
The hours of employment are GTA 30 hours per week, MSA 2.5 hours per week and the working pattern is:
Monday – Friday 8.45am-3.45pm
If you would like to visit Richmond Methodist Primary & Nursery School and see our nursery provision, you can do so on Wednesday 22nd May. Please contact the school office on 01748 822794 to arrange a time.
Richmond Methodist Primary School are also opening a holiday club, there would be additional opportunity to work over the holidays and claim for these hours. We also have a wrap around care club where there is opportunity for additional hours.
The General Teaching Assistant plays a significant role in supporting the Early Years Practitioner to deliver our ‘planning in the moment’ curriculum together with working within the effective team to provide a nurturing, child centred and exciting learning environment in which children investigate and thrive.
At Richmond Methodist Primary and Nursery School, we are able to offer:
• A rewarding position at a good school
• Bespoke professional development and career progression
• Support and guidance from a leadership team with a clear vision for development
• A school community filled with amazing children, dedicated staff and committed governors
• An attractive school environment that is well resourced
• In the beautiful town of Richmond, situated within 5 minutes of A1 North and South
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Dates and times to visit the school are by appointment only. Please contact the school by telephone on 01748
822794 or email admin@richmondmethodist.n-yorks.sch.uk to arrange a visit on 28th March 2025 at 2.15pm, or if you have any queries.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and verification of the required qualifications. We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
To apply for the role please complete the attached application form and email to admin@richmondmethodist.n-yorks.sch.uk.
Key dates:
Closing Date: 2nd April 2025
Shortlisting: 4th April 2025
Interviews: 24th April 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible
Key documents:
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