About this role
Embsay CE Primary School
General Teaching Assistant (GTA)
Part Time, 10.5 hours per week, Term Time Only (plus 5 days)
Grade CD, SCP3-6
Required from July 2026
Fixed Term to 23rd July 2027
We are proud to be a very welcoming, inclusive primary school at the heart of our community in the rural village of Embsay on the outskirts of Skipton.
We are a school where:
children are happy in a welcoming environment
staff are valued, supported and committed to improving the lives of all children
our curriculum is ambitious, engaging and relevant to our children.
We are particularly proud of our:
strong relationships and pastoral care offer
enrichment offer through our creative curriculum
children who develop into confident, resilient and independent learners As a Church of England school, there are also well-established links with St Mary’s Church, which plays a central role in nurturing the school’s Christian ethos, rooted in the belief of “Life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). We encourage every member of our community to shine with hope, both now and for the future.
Our most recent Ofsted inspection noted that “Pupils enjoy coming to school, are happy and proud to represent their school,” and praised how the early years curriculum carefully considers what the youngest children need to know and when (March 2025). SIAMS inspection findings (November 2024) also recognised relationships as a significant strength of the school, highlighting a tangible culture of care where wellbeing and mental health are clearly prioritised
The Role: We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and experienced Teaching Assistant to join our team. This could be working across the full phase (Early Years, KS1 and KS2) supporting in classes across school.
The successful candidate will:
Support the teacher in delivering high-quality lessons
Work with individuals and small groups to reinforce learning
Adapt support to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND or EAL
Promote positive behaviour and engagement in line with school and Trust policies
Assist with the preparation of resources and classroom organisation
Observe, monitor and record pupil progress
Contribute to a safe, nurturing and inclusive learning environment
We Are Looking for Someone Who:
Has experience working with children
Shows empathy and understanding of the Christian ethos of the school
Is patient, caring and committed to supporting pupil progress
Communicates clearly and build positive relationships with children and colleagues
Is dedicated to working as part of our school team, and as part of the wider Trust, promoting both the school and Trust's visions and values
Demonstrates good organisational skills and reliability
Has an understanding of safeguarding and child protection
Why Work at Embsay Church of England Primary School:
At Embsay, we offer:
A welcoming and highly supportive team of experienced staff
A supportive Trust with opportunities for professional development and networking
A positive and inclusive school community
The chance to make a real difference to children’s lives
Visits to the school are encouraged for candidates who wish to apply. Appointments can be booked by contacting the school office on (01756) 793426. The visit will give you an opportunity to ask questions about the role and the school, to see if this is somewhere where you would like to work.
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is a cross-phase multi academy trust currently of eleven schools - one secondary and ten primaries, which includes a mix of both Church of England and community schools, based in and around Harrogate and Craven. With an underpinning mission of “ambition, learning and enrichment for all,” our schools deliver high-quality education through rich and broad learning experiences that enable pupils to flourish. Our focus on respecting and valuing our whole trust community combined with a growing professional development offer further underpins our commitment to staff.
Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children 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 Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.