Teaching Assistant – Primary School | York | Must Drive
📍 Location: York
💰 Pay: £90 to £105 per day
📆 Start Date: ASAP
🕒 Hours: Flexible
📄 Contract: Long term and ongoing opportunities available
Are you a Teaching Assistant looking for flexible work in a supportive primary school environment?
Castle Education are working with welcoming primary schools across York who are looking for enthusiastic Teaching Assistants to support pupils in the classroom. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with children, thrives in a busy school environment and wants to make a real difference in pupils’ learning and confidence.
The role offers flexibility and a reduced workload, allowing you to focus on supporting pupils and creating positive learning experiences.
Your Role
Support the class teacher with day to day classroom activities
Provide one to one or small group support for pupils
Help create a positive and inclusive learning environment
Support pupils with different learning needs including SEN where required
Encourage pupil engagement, confidence and independence
What Would Make You a Great Fit
Positive, patient and approachable attitude
Confident supporting pupils of different abilities
Adaptable and able to work well as part of a team
A genuine interest in supporting children’s learning and development
What We Offer
Competitive daily rates (£90 to £105) paid via PAYE with full AWR compliance
Flexible working options so you can choose the days that suit you
Opportunities to work across a variety of welcoming schools
Long term opportunities for those seeking more consistent work
CPD, free online training, webinars and safeguarding updates
Pension contributions
Referral bonus scheme
Giving Back programme supporting classroom resources and pupil enrichment
Requirements
Experience working with children in a school or similar setting preferred
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Must be able to drive due to school locations
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply
About Castle Education
Castle Education is a Yorkshire based education recruitment agency supporting schools and staff across the region. Our team has extensive experience in education recruitment and we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with both our candidates and schools.
We work closely with our staff to find roles that suit their experience, career goals and lifestyle.
Our Simple Registration Process
Submit your CV
To register you must have
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply
References covering the last two years
Proof of ID and address
Completion of our safeguarding training or a recent certificate
You will receive a pre registration phone call to discuss your requirements before completing your registration. Our compliance team will then complete the necessary checks and confirm once you are cleared and ready to start work.
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