Teaching Assistant in Harrogate

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire - Pannal Primary School

Pannal Primary School is a successful, high achieving and oversubscribed two form entry school on the southern outskirts of Harrogate with a strong sense of community and a highly dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff, governors, parents and children. We are proud to be an inclusive school who welcome all children into our school family. We have an exciting new opportunity for someone to join our school community.

The successful candidate will ideally have experience of working with young children. Good interpersonal skills are essential along with flexibility and the ability to work in a team. Do you want to help children reach their potential? At Pannal, we believe that early experiences shape a lifetime. We are a thriving, friendly school community looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person to join our team.

The role is a split role between GTA & GTA SEN (Keyworker). As a GTA in KS2, you will work alongside our class teachers to build a safe, stimulating environment where every child feels confident to learn and progress. As a keyworker, you will be supporting a child to meet their own personalised targets. Hours would include Midday duties (MSA) which provide continuity for the children cared for by familiar adults.

What we are looking for:

• An individual with excellent communication skills who can promote high-quality interactions with children.
• A flexible team player who is willing to support all children, whether that be with an individual or guide small groups.
• Desirable - A Level 2 or Level 3 childcare/teaching assistant qualification.

What we can offer you:

• A warm, supportive, and collaborative staff team with extensive experience.
• Opportunities to work with outstanding practitioners within school and across the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust.
• Wonderful children who are eager to learn.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous training.
• An opportunity to work in a happy school community where quality relationships are nurtured, modelled and valued.

Our school is situated in the village of Pannal which has a train station & is served by the main 36 bus route. Pannal 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. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, suitability to work with children.

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

What next?

Previous experience is desirable and additional training will be available.

Safeguarding Statement

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.