Teaching Assistant

St Roberts Catholic Primary School, Harrogate · On site · Posted 4d Leaves the board in 3 days
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Salary: £25,614 to £26,846 per annum pro rata, £18,401 to £19,286 per annum actual

Contract Type: Permanent

Vacancy Hours: Part Time, 31.25 hours per week, Term Time Only plus 3 additional days (Mon to Fri 8.45am to 3.30pm, 30 minutes lunch break)

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire  

 

 

Required as soon as possible

 

 

We are looking for someone who:

 

  • Is warm, friendly, and empathetic
  • Has excellent English, maths and communication skills
  • Understands how individual children learn to ensure rapid progress
  • Is committed to high standards of attainment and behaviour
  • Works effectively as part of a skilled team including outside agencies
  • Someone who may want to develop skills necessary to enter into initial teacher training
  • Is a practising Catholic or supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school

 

 

What we can offer you:

 

  • A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated
  • Children who are enthusiastic, positive and prepared to work hard
  • A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff team
  • Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
  • Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
  • A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing

 

Visits to St. Robert’s, Harrogate are warmly welcomed; please contact Joan Gamble, Office Manager on 01423 504730 to make an appointment.

 

Further details including a job description, person specification are attached.

 

To apply please go to: Apply Here

 

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

 

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

 

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

 

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

 

 

Key Documents

Job Description.docx

Person Specification.pdf

 

Key Dates

 

Closing Date: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 9:00am

 

Interview Date: Wednesday 04 November 2026

 

Venue for Interview: St Roberts Catholic Primary School, Ainsty Road, Harrogate, HG1 4AP

 

 

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