General Teaching Assistant

Grade: CD

Salary: £13.28 - £13.92 per hour

Vacancy Hours: 15 per week

Midday Supervisory Assistant

Grade: AB

Salary: £13.28

Vacancy Hours: 5 hours week

Both Roles

Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only

Location: Pickering, North Yorkshire - Pickering Community Junior School

Required for January 2027 (or sooner if available)

General Teaching Assistant (GTA) and Midday Supervisor (MSA) required 

8.45am – 11.45am – Monday to Friday Grade C/D – 15 hours

12.00pm – 1.00pm – Monday to Friday Grade A/B – 5 hours

We require an inspirational and committed individuals to fulfil a part time support staff position within our team.

If you want to work alongside colleagues who:

·       put children first,

·       are caring, welcoming and supportive,

·       value teamwork and are passionate about their school, we would like to hear from you!

Our school is a fast moving, friendly and exciting place to work and we have high expectations of our children and of each other. 

We are seeking a talented practitioner to provide pastoral and educational support every morning

As part of this role, you will work alongside the class teacher to deliver provision for the children and the post is permanent. You will also provide support during our lunchtime as a Midday Supervisor.

We are very proud of our school and visits are welcomed and encouraged before the closing date. If you would like to get a feel for the ethos, values and the exciting curriculum that we provide, please take the time to look at our school website:  http://www.pickering-jun.n-yorks.sch.uk

Please contact the school office to arrange a visit or a telephone conversation. Further details and the application form are available on the school’s website or from Mrs Claire Mortimer by emailing:

admin@pickering-jun.n-yorks.sch.uk  

Completed applications should be returned to the above email address.

Key Dates:

Start date: Monday 4^th January 2027

Closing Date for Applications: Friday 20^th November 2026

Shortlisting: Monday 23^rd November 2026

Interview Date: Wednesday 25^th November 2026

Key Documents:

GTA Job Description and Person Specification

MSA Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Letter to Applicants

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The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search.

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