Salary: Pro rata actual salary - £17,858.17 p.a. to £18,422.89 p.a FTE £24,413 p.a. to £25,185 p.a.
Contract: Temporary (Until
Hours: 31.25 per week (Term time only)
Working pattern: 08.30am pm. (including 30 minutes unpaid lunch break)
Location: Knaresborough, North Yorkshire - Aspin Park Academy
Aspin Park Academy is a happy and caring academy situated in Knaresborough. We have a vacancy for a General Teaching Assistant to work with our motivated and caring team. This position will be working in Early Years but successful candidates must be prepared to work with all ages.
The successful candidate will have experience with working with children across the primary age range and have a good understanding development and differing needs. They will have the ability to work as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility and initiative in the classroom. The successful candidate must hold relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent, full details of the role and person specification can be found in the Job Description.
Job Purpose
* Support teaching and learning within the classroom, with a determination to ensure every child achieves their best;
* Work closely with class teachers to accelerate progress of identified groups and individual learners so that no child is left behind;
* Demonstrate high expectations of all the children you work with, and of yourself;
* Play a role in our school community, building relationships with children, families and staff.
The post is offered on a temporary basis until 20th July 2026.
Further information
A Job description and application form are available by contacting the school on or emailing Further information can also be found on the academy website or the Trust website
How to apply
If you are enthusiastic and look forward to joining our hardworking team please return your completed application form to or post to Headteacher, Aspin Park Academy, Wetherby Road, Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, HG5 8LQ. Please ensure that all parts of the application are completed. We do not accept CVs as part of the selection process.
Reference: REC/ASP/
Key dates:
Closing date: Noon on Thursday 23rd October 2025
Interview date: 04th November 2025
Start date: 24th November 2025, or sooner if available.
Aspin Park Academy is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
General Teaching Assistant
Salary: £24,413 p.a. - £25,185 p.a.
Posted: 13/10/2025
Closing date: 23/10/2025
Closing time: 23:59