General Teaching Assistant (Early Years)
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Fixed term contract for 1 year, 27.5 hours a week (8.45am-3.15pm with 1 hr lunch) Monday to Friday
Salary: NYCC Grade C spinal point 3
We are seeking to appoint a caring, enthusiastic and committed General Teaching Assistant to join our team from September 2026, supporting teaching and learning within our new Nursery/Reception class.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of developing our Early Years provision within a small, friendly rural primary school at the heart of the community.
About our school
Settrington All Saints’ Church of England Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive village school, set in beautiful surroundings in North Yorkshire. We pride ourselves on:
- A warm, nurturing ethos where every child is known and valued
- Friendly, supportive staff who work closely as a team
- Positive relationships with children, families and the wider community
- A commitment to providing a rich and engaging curriculum
We are looking for someone who will embrace this ethos and contribute positively to school life.
In this role you will:
- Support teaching and learning in our Nursery/Reception class
- Work with individuals and small groups of children
- Help to create a safe, stimulating and engaging learning environment
- Assist with the delivery of Early Years provision and routines
- Support children’s personal, social and emotional development
- Work closely with the class teacher and wider staff team
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience of working with young children (ideally in Early Years)
- Is kind, patient and nurturing
- Has good communication and teamwork skills
- Is enthusiastic, flexible and willing to get involved in all aspects of school life
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
We can offer:
- A supportive and welcoming staff team
- Happy, well-behaved children who enjoy learning
- Opportunities for training and professional development
- A lovely rural working environment
- The opportunity to work within a Church of England school, with a strong Christian ethos underpinning our values and daily life
Settrington Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and the successful candidate will need to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
How to apply
For an application pack, including the application form, please contact Kate Towse on 01944 768238 or via email at admin@settrington.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date: Friday 15th May 2026 at 9am
Interview date: The following week, possibly Tuesday 19th May 2026