Vacancies

Vacancy: Teaching Assistant – Level 2 (Permanent)

  • 31.25hrs per week, term time only
  • Permanent contract
  • Grade 4, Levels 1-4
  • £25,635 to £26,807 fte per annum (reduced pro rata, actual £17,595)
  • Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

A rare opportunity has arisen for a permanent, full time Teaching Assistant position at Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington.

Lord Deramore’s is a successful one-form entry LA maintained school, situated next to the University of York. Founded in 1795, it is oversubscribed and has a long-standing reputation for providing children with a creative, diverse and inclusive education.

We are looking for an experienced 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.

This is a permanent 31.25hr per week term time only contract commencing in September 2025. Working pattern to be ideally 8.30am to 3.15pm Mondays to Fridays, with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break each day. Please note that working days and pattern may be negotiable for a truly exceptional candidate so please do still apply if you would only consider the role on a part time or more flexible basis.

Initial deployment would likely be working alongside three experienced colleagues in an enhanced resource provision class of five children aged 7-9 years old with moderate special educational needs. Experience and knowledge of phonics, speech, language and communication, autism and/or emotional literacy support would be highly beneficial.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome; we are offering tours to potential applicants on the following days and at the following times:

  • Tuesday 3rd June – 1.30pm & 4pm
  • Thursday 5th June – 9.30am & 4pm
  • Monday 9th June – 4pm
  • Tuesday 10th June – 9.30am, 1.30pm & 4pm
  • Wednesday 11th June – 4pm

If you are interested in joining us for a tour please complete the form at the following link to register your interest and to pick a day and time that is most convenient to you: https://forms.gle/4ZknpxjUTm9rWf4e9

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.

Please note that we are only seeking experienced colleagues who currently (or have previously) worked in a school setting supporting teaching and learning.

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
  • If you are applying on a more flexible or part time basis

Proposed recruitment timeline (subject to change):

  • Deadline: Sunday 15th June at midnight
  • Shortlisting: Tuesday 17th June
  • Interviews: Tuesday 24th June

The successful candidate will benefit from a generous Local Government Pension Scheme.