Salary: £25,620 to £25,989 per annum pro rata
Grade: GTA C/D, MSA A/B
Contract: Fixed Term Term Time
Hours: 26 HPW (24 hrs GTA / 2 hrs MSA)
Location: Bedale, North Yorkshire, Hunton and Arrathorne Community Primary School
General Teaching Assistant and Midday Supervisory Assistant required from Tuesday 1st September 2026. Initially a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2027 (with possibility of extension).
Initial Working Pattern
Monday: 8:30-3:30
Tuesday: 8:30-3:30
Wednesday: 8:30-3:30
Thursday: 8:15-3:30
Friday: -
About our School:
Due to an increasing number of pupils on roll, we require an excellent GTA to join our team, initially on a fixed-term basis for one year. The post will involve working with pupils in the EYFS and Key Stage 1, although the successful candidate will be flexible enough to work across the school. As the role primarily involves working with the youngest pupils, the candidate will have a passion for the Early Years and an ability to promote the highest quality interactions between pupils. Alongside this, the successful candidate will support pupils 1:1 and supervise pupils during their lunch break.
Hunton & Arrathorne Community Primary School is a flourishing village school with 95 pupils on roll. In September 2023, we received a ‘Good’ Ofsted rating with ‘Outstanding’ Personal Development, Early Years and Behaviour & Management. Pupils are taught by a talented and dedicated staff team in five classes; we benefit from high adult : pupil ratios to ensure the best outcomes for our children, and are supported by wonderful governors and parents. Our school is a great place to work and we are looking for a new member of our team who has lots to offer.
About the Role:
We are seeking to recruit an exceptional, versatile and enthusiastic member of staff to join our growing team at our wonderful school. This is an interesting and varied role which includes several aspects
* Working to support our youngest children initially – in Early Years and Key Stage 1.
* Contributing to our high-quality, outstanding Early Years provision.
* Supporting pupils with additional needs on a 1:1 basis.
* Working as a midday supervisor, supporting and assisting children’s play during lunchtimes.
We have two GTA posts available – if you wish to be considered for both, please reference this in your application.
The successful candidate will:
* Have high aspirations for both themselves and our children
* Have a passion for learning
* Be willing and able to work outdoors in all weathers
* Be a great communicator and able to support our youngest children in becoming ‘lifelong readers’
* Be enthusiastic, motivated and hardworking.
* Have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook which is line with our school vision.
* Have a commitment to Safeguarding.
In return we can offer you:
* The opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning.
* The opportunity to work alongside wonderful children and enthusiastic staff.
* Access to NYCC’s ‘Everybody Benefits’ employee programme.
* Commitment to your professional development.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably qualified persons. Safeguarding is our highest priority and an Enhanced DBS check is required for this post.
Contact and Apply:
We warmly encourage visits to our wonderful school, if you would like to visit please email headteacher@huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk or contact the School Office on 01677 450342 for more information.
If you require an application pack, please email headteacher@huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk
Please return completed applications via email to Samuel Donaldson, Headteacher headteacher@huntonarrathorne.n-yorks.sch.uk by 9am on Thursday 4th June.
Key Documents:
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026 at 9.00am
Shortlisting: Friday 5th June 2026
Interviews: Thursday 11th June 2026
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