General Teaching Assistant EDV/2025/FGAPS/14451 Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary Sc[...]

Springwell Alternative Academy; Shipton by Beningbrough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Shipton by Beningbrough is seeking a General Teaching Assistant for a fixed-term maternity cover position. This role involves supporting teaching and learning for individuals and small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff. The working hours are 16.25 per week, primarily during term-time. Candidates should be committed to safeguarding children and enhancing their educational experience. Opportunities for professional development are provided.

Benefits

Supportive leadership team

Continuous Professional Development opportunities

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site parking

Qualifications

• Experience working with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to support teaching staff effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and protecting children.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching and learning with individuals or groups under direction.
• Assist with learning activities linked to the overall teaching plan.

Skills

Supporting teaching and learning

Working with individuals or small groups

Engaging with children

Job description

We are looking to appoint a General Teaching Assistant for 16.25 hours per week, on a term time only basis to join our team at Forest of Galtres Anglican Methodist Primary School, fixed term to provide maternity cover.

This role will work with Teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan with access to support and guidance as required.

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 16.25 hours per week, term time only. To work Monday - Friday 9.15am - 12.30pm. Also potential hours to work on a Friday from 12.30 - 3pm up to 31 August 2026

Position Type: Fixed term maternity cover up to November 2026, or until return of substantive postholder, whichever is sooner

Line Manager: Principal

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.