Salary: GTA - £13,05 per hour, MSA - £12,65 per hour
Grade: CD, pay point 4 to 6, MSA pay point grade B, pay point 2
Contract: Fixed Term
Hours: Term Time 30 hours (GTA) plus 2.5 MSA hours. Monday-Friday
Weekend Working: No
Minimum Age Requirement: 18
Location: Keighley, North Yorkshire
General Teaching Assistant Reception / Year Two Maternity Cover (Year 1/2) Mixed Class – March 23rd 2026
Kildwick CE (VC) Primary School are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic Year One and Two mixed-age class for a fixed term maternity cover. In this fulfilling role, you’ll support young children on their school journey—helping to spark curiosity, build their confidence, and nurture a lifelong love of learning. Working alongside a dedicated class teacher, you’ll help create an engaging, inclusive, and supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of every child.
If you bring patience, creativity, and a genuine passion for working with children, we’d love to hear from you!
The successful candidate will:
• Be a skilled classroom practitioner who is passionate about learning and believes in the potential of all children
• Show empathy and understanding of the Christian ethos of the school
• Be a highly organised, hardworking and professional role model
• Have a positive attitude and be prepared to take initiative
• Have high expectations of themselves and all school pupils
• Have exceptional interpersonal and behaviour management skills
We can offer the successful candidate:
• Happy, talented children who have fun all the way to the end of year 6!
• A welcoming friendly village school, set on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales
• A small but talented and supportive staff team
• High levels of governor and parental support
• A commitment to your professional development & promotion
• An innovative curriculum
Kildwick Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS, proof of qualifications and appropriate references will be required.
Application forms should be emailed for the attention of Mr Tim Whitehead to office@kildwickce.uk/headteacher@kildwickce.uk.
Key dates:
Closing Date: The closing date for the return of completed applications forms is Wednesday 28th January 2026 by 5pm.
Interview Date: W/B Monday 2nd February
Venue for Interview: Kildwick CE VC Primary School
Start date: Monday 23rd March
Key Documents:
Job Description and Person Specification.docx
Job Application Form.docx
If you wish to have an informal discussion or visit the school, then please ring or email the school office to arrange a convenient day and time.
Yours sincerely
Tim Whitehead, Headteacher
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