Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School
General Teaching Assistant
Salary: £24,796 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD SCP 3-6
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: 31 August 2026
Vacancy Hours: 26 hours and 15 minutes per week Term Time Only (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 3pm, 15-minute morning break and 1 hour lunch break)
Location: Goole, East Yorkshire
Start date – asap
Headteacher: Mrs Alison Coventry
NOR 234 Age range: 4 – 11
Job description
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed teaching assistant to join our happy, hardworking team to work under the direction of the Class Teacher. You will need to be resilient as well as demonstrating a patient approach and the ability to inspire and motivate.
Staff at Whitley and Eggborough school are dedicated to achieving the best for all children and are supportive of each other in their work. Therefore, the ability to work as part of a team, showing flexibility and a willingness to adapt where necessary is essential.
The successful candidate will:
- be committed to working as part of a team
- have excellent communication and organisational skills
- be flexible
- have a cheerful disposition and a good sense of humour
- be patient and calm
- be able to work 1:1/and/or work with small groups
We can offer you:
- a happy, supportive staff team
- pupils who are well behaved
- an environment that is caring and has a strong vision for our pupils
- professional development opportunities
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced level DBS disclosure and medical clearance.
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. For further information or to apply for this vacancy, please contact the School Business Manager at sbm@whitley.n-yorks.sch.uk
Application packs are available on the school website at: https://www.whitleyandeggboroughcpschool.co.uk
Key Documents
Key Dates
Closing Date: Sunday 9 November 2025
Interview Date: to be arranged
Venue for Interview: Whitley and Eggborough Community Primary School, Learning Lane, Whitley, Goole, DN14 0WE
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