We are looking to appoint an administrative support assistant who will work to support our class teachers with administrative and display tasks working Monday to Friday. The role will also require some flexibility to work alongside the established school admin team, providing support and cover as required.

This can be an extremely busy position, and the successful candidate must be hardworking, energetic and reliable. The ideal candidate will have a creative flare, be enthusiastic and committed to becoming a valued member of our friendly team.

The role will involve working under the direction of the class teacher and school business manager. The successful candidate should be creative and have excellent communication skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office. The hours will be spilt over 5 afternoons, though there is some degree of flexibility for the right candidate.

The role will involve:

• Assisting class teachers to organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.
• Providing interactive learning displays as required by teaching staff.
• Using ICT to support learning environment and enhance visual displays around school
• Supporting displays around the whole of school including planning, producing and maintaining all display areas.
• photocopying for teaching staff
• General office duties when cover is required in either the main or Early Years admin offices We are looking for someone who is
• Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Conscientious
• Enthusiastic
• Excellent communication skills
• Competent in Microsoft Word
• Flexible
• Reliable
• Confident We offer
• Friendly, supportive and caring team
• Training, induction and support
• Rewarding, stimulating work
• Modern, spacious well equipped facilities
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• Full NYC benefits and pension
• Staff wellbeing initiatives
• Free meal and fresh fruit
• Eye test and support for lenses

Athelstan School is a friendly, warm and welcoming school there is a strong family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued and the role of the individual within the team is respected, there is a friendly, happy and caring atmosphere where children are nurtured to progress in a supportive learning environment and we aim for everyone ‘to be the best that they can be’.

Please visit our website where there are virtual tours available.

Application details: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk under Vacancies/Teaching Posts, CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.

We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022.  Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Please contact Mrs Thompson School HR officer, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk  for an application pack or one can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk.

If you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Mrs Scrafton, School Business Manager on 01977 684037. All applications for this post should be submitted to stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key Documents

Application Form

How to Apply

Child Protection Statement

Job Description

Key Dates

Closing Date: 3 July 2026

Interview Date: 15 July 2026

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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds