We are seeking an enthusiastic and reflective practitioner to join our EYFS team. The successful candidate will work, under the direction of the EYFS lead and the class teacher in assisting in and contributing to the planning, delivery and evaluation of the learning process. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work in an exciting and caring school where the needs of young children are at the core of our philosophy and curriculum. The post holder will work in classes, or other appropriate locations with access to support and guidance, supervising groups and /or individual pupils.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the same ethos and values; understands our community; and can continue to provide the enthusiastic and inspirational classroom support our pupils deserve.

Our aims and Ethos:

• To create a happy school committed to excellence.
• We provide all pupils with every opportunity to achieve their full potential.
• We ensure a supportive, safe, friendly environment in which everyone is valued and respected.
• We expect the highest standards of work and behaviour.
• We offer every pupil full and equal access to all areas of the curriculum.
• We provide a broad and balanced curriculum for all our pupils, which values and celebrates their diverse backgrounds and needs.
• We promote pupil’s self-esteem and emotional wellbeing and help them to form and maintain worthwhile and satisfying relationships, based on respect for themselves and for others, at home, at school and in the wider world.
• We value all adults’ and pupils’ contributions to the school’s progress, and celebrate success and achievement in all areas of life
• We prepare each pupil for life beyond school, in a modern, global society

The post is a fixed term contract ending on 19th March 2026 (term time only). Working Tuesday to Friday 8.45am –12.00pm and 12.30 -15.30pm.

Application Process

The closing date for all applications is 15.30pm on 2 October 2026.

Interviews will be held on Friday 9 October 2026.

Start Date asap

Key Documents:

Recruitment Pack

Application Form

If you think you’re the person for the job, please complete the North Yorkshire Council application form and send this back to headteacher@seamerirton.n-yorks.sch.uk.

Seamer & Irton C P School is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.