Teaching Assistant 1

East Riding of Yorkshire Council
East Riding of Yorkshire
3 months ago
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On a fixed term, part time basis, we are seeking to recruit a respectful, ambitious, honest, responsible, supportive, engaging, Teaching Assistant to join our professional, hardworking, friendly team of staff from January 2026, or earlier, if possible, at Roos C E (V C) Primary School.

Roos Primary is a school built on a culture of respect for all, which is actively promoted through the schools Christian vision, ethos and values. Our Christian vision is for every member of our school family to 'shine through a positive, nurturing environment underpinned by an enriched, inspiring curriculum that celebrates learning, fun and the wider achievements of all of our children and community. We promote excellence in everything we do and in the way we live, inspiring our children for life today, tomorrow and in the future, and guiding them in the true value of learning to "let your light shine!" (Matthew 5:16) We summarise this in the simple statement: "Together we Care, Learn and Shine."

The successful candidate will be required to provide one to one support in the classroom to a designated pupil or support individuals or small groups of pupils of varying abilities in any curriculum area as directed by the Headteacher. Primarily this role will be to support a named child in Key Stage 2.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, supportive and innovative teaching and learning community.

The post is 19.50 hours offered on a term time only plus 5 five non-contact days fixed term contract, starting in January 2026. The hours of work are expected to be Monday to Wednesday 8:45am - 12 noon, 12:30pm to 3.45pm.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated, friendly team in a small, Church of England, village school with outstanding community support and a family-focused ethos. If you're passionate about giving children the best start in their education, and want to step outside the ordinary, we'd love to hear from you. Roos is a rural, picturesque village with the school and a sense of community at the heart of it.

In this role you are required to speak English with sufficient fluency to effectively perform your duties, as required by Section 42 of the Immigration Act 2016.

The school has a commitment to safeguarding, and keeping children safe. Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility and alongside the completion of statutory training, this role also includes a statutory duty to adhere to safeguarding policies and procedures.

In line with statutory guidance: Keeping Children Safe in Education (2024), an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. Any employment in this role would be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check will also need be undertaken.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or visit our school, please contact Dawn Megson, School Business Manager -

Please note this school does not have the resources to send individual notifications to all applicants who are not shortlisted so if you have not been contacted within 1 week of the closing date you should assume you have been unsuccessful.

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