Leyburn Primary School
Advanced Teaching Assistant
Salary: £24,796 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD
Contract: Fixed term, term time
Hours: 25 hours per week
Location: Leyburn, North Yorkshire
We are looking to appoint an Advanced Teaching Assistant to work 25 hours per week, primarily in Key Stage One and supporting play at lunchtime.
This teaching assistant post, under the direction of the class teacher, will support children with needs within a classroom setting to improve access to learning. You would work alongside an established motivated staff team and the successful candidate will be a valuable part of our whole school team.
The working hours will be Monday – Wednesday, 8.30am – 3.40pm with a 30 minute lunch break and an additional morning. This is a fixed term position until 31st August 2026. There is an additional post of 5 hours a week for our after school provision, providing 30 hours in total.
You must:
- Have a positive outlook and a good sense of humour.
- Have excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Be hardworking and willing to contribute to the whole school ethos.
- Be a good team player with a flexible approach to the curriculum.
Leyburn Primary School is situated in the thriving market town of Leyburn in the Yorkshire Dales. It is approximately 20 minutes drive to the A1. Leyburn Primary School is part of the Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust. The Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust (YCAT) is a multi-academy trust dedicated to working with primary schools.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an ENHANCED criminal record check via the DBS as well as checks to establish that candidates are medically fit for the post. You must hold a valid Paediatric First Aid certificate or be prepared to undertake the training within 3 months of appointment.
Leyburn Primary School is a special place to work and we look forward to welcoming the successful candidate into our community.
If you are enthusiastic and would like to join our hardworking team please email requesting an application pack to Steve Vallack, Administration manager at leyburn@ycatschools.co.uk. Alternatively, you may download the application pack attached. Further details including a job description will be included with the application form. All completed applications are to be posted or emailed by the closing date shown above.
Key documents
Key dates
Closing date: 17th October 2025
Interview date: 21st October 2025
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