- 31.25hr per week, term time only contract
- Grade 4, Levels 1-4
- Full time equivalent £25,949 to £27,188 per annum (reduced pro rata)
- £13.45-14.09 per hour
- £18,819–£20,159 per annum (actual)
- Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
What skills and experience we’re looking for
A rare opportunity has arisen for a full time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) position at Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington.
Initial deployment would be working in our Year 2 class (6 and 7 year olds). Experience and knowledge of primary education, phonics, speech, language and communication, special educational needs, autism and/or emotional literacy support would be highly beneficial but suitable applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not have specific primary school experience.
What the school offers its staff
We are looking for a colleague to join our happy school, where “staff morale is very high” and where “staff are rightly proud to work at Lord Deramore’s Primary School” (OFSTED, 2023). If you are appointed to our team, we wholeheartedly promise to look after you, value you and support your continuous professional development.
Working pattern
Full time: This is a 31.25hr per week term time only contract commencing as soon as possible. Working pattern to be ideally 8.30am to 3.15pm Mondays to Fridays, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.
Further information about the job
The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Please contact the school office via office.ld@york.gov.uk if you would like to attend a tour of the school and speak with Mr Rourke (Headteacher) or Mrs Carr (Deputy Headteacher/SENDCO).
A Support Staff Application Form is available to download here or can be requested by contacting the school office. Completed application forms should be emailed to the school office via office.ld@york.gov.uk.
In your supporting statement, please include the following information:
- Notable skills, experience and qualifications (related to the role)
- Your reasons for applying for this role and at our school
- Why you would be a great addition to a happy, successful, positive and professional staff team
Proposed recruitment timeline (subject to change):
- Deadline: Monday 30th November at midnight
- Shortlisting: Tuesday 1st December
- Interviews: Friday 4th December
Commitment to Safeguarding
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. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.