General Teaching Assistant

Contract Type: Fixed Term, Term Time Only initially to the end of the Autumn term (December 2026)

Location: Riccall Community Primary School, Coppergate, Riccall, York YO19 6PF

Riccall Community Primary School are seeking to appoint excellent, enthusiastic and hard working teaching assistants with a strong inclusive ethos to work in our school in the classroom.

This role would be to work in a Y1/2 class, with a working pattern of Monday pm, Tuesday pm, Thursday am & pm & Friday am. The class assigned may change according to the needs of the school.

There are a number of roles available with different working patterns and the current proposal is as follows. Please state on the application form if you are interested in more than one role. You do not need to fill in more than one application form.

The successful applicant must be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about learning throughout the primary phase of education, and an excellent team player who is willing to support other members of staff as well as the pupils.

We are looking for someone who has the right qualities for our school:

• The ability to display our school values of Perseverance, Enthusiasm, Teamwork and Success on a daily basis
• Experience of successfully working alongside others to deliver high quality education
• The ability to demonstrate high expectations and be committed to improving outcomes both socially and academically for all pupils
• Willingness to develop their own skill and expertise and are committed to take opportunities to do this
• Be positive and supportive of the school and its values

If you are successful, we will provide you with the opportunity to work with children who have a desire to learn and also provide you with support to further your development as a teaching assistant.

Riccall Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

For more information, please call the school on or e-mail . Visits to the school are welcome - please contact the school office to make an appointment.

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