Salary: £13.05 per hour
Grade: C SCP 4
Contract Type: Temporary (Maternity Cover)
Vacancy Hours: 13.5 hours per week Term Time Only plus Training Days
Location: Knottingley, West Yorkshire
Start Date: 05 January 2026
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated professional to join our friendly team for General Teaching Assistant maternity cover.
The role is to work primarily in our EYFS/ Year 1 class supporting the class teacher but as we are a small school of 3 classes, you may be expected to work across the whole school on occasions.
We are looking for an individual who has proven experience of excellent practice as a Teaching Assistant, is keen to further their own professional development and fully join in with the wider life of the school.
You need to be reliable, show initiative and be prepared to wear lots of different hats!
In return, you will be fully supported in your role and enjoy working in our nurturing and happy school environment. The staff team are highly skilled, dedicated professionals who care a lot about our children and our school. However, we are looking forward to welcoming a new member and adding to the skill set of our team so that we can continue to support our children.
Fairburn Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought, and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended prior to applying. For an application pack please contact school on fairburnadmin@setschools.uk
Key Dates
Closing Date: Friday 28 November 2025
Interview Date: To be arranged
Venue for Interview: Fairburn Community Primary School, Great North Road, Knottingley, WF11 9JY
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