Athelstan Community Primary School
To Be The Best That We Can Be
Vacancies
Thankyou for your interest in working at Athelstan school. There are currently two vacancies at Athelstan School. Interviews are currently taking place for these vacancies
Post One GTA 25 hours + 3.75 hours MSA
Post Two GTA 10 hours + 7.5 hours MSA
Post Three 15 hours + 7.5 hours HLTA
Post One
GTA 25 hours + 3.75 hours MSA
Job Title: General Teaching Assistant
Location: Athelstan Community Primary School
Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN
Tel No: 01977 684037 E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Head teacher: - Miss K M O’Donnell MA BED PGCPSE
Required from September 2026
General Teaching Assistant 25 hours per week
Grade C/D Scale 3-6 TERM TIME only
MSA 3.75 hours per week
Grade A/B scale 3 TERM TIME only
Total hours 28.75
Established post
Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 25 hours per week, plus break and lunch duty for 3.75 hours, working across the school, providing classroom support.
We are looking for someone who is
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic
- With a desire to help children reach their potential
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm understanding manner
We offer
- Friendly supportive caring team
- Training, induction and support
- Rewarding stimulating work
- Modern, spacious well equip facilities
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Full NYCC benefits and pension
The successful applicant will have a level 2 qualification in teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk .Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk/vacancies. CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.
We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request
If you would like more information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton -stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is September 4th 2026 12 noon
Interviews will take place week commencing September 14th 2026
Application details
Post Two
GTA 17.5 hours
Job Title: General Teaching Assistant
Location: Athelstan Community Primary School
Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire, LS25 6QN
Tel No: 01977 684037 E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Head teacher: - Miss K M O’Donnell MA BED PGCPSE
Required from September 2026
General Teaching Assistant 10 hours per week
Midday Supervisor 7.5 hours per week
Grade C/D Scale 3-6 TERM TIME only
Combined total hours 17.5 hours
Established post
Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 10 hours per week., working afternoons across the school, providing classroom support as required. In addition providing 7.5 hours per week supporting lunchtime routines.
We are looking for someone who is
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic
- With a desire to help children reach their potential
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm understanding manner
We offer
- Friendly supportive caring team
- Training, induction and support
- Rewarding stimulating work
- Modern, spacious well equip facilities
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Full NYCC benefits and pension
The successful applicant will have a level 2 qualification in teaching and learning. We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
For further information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk .Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk/vacancies. CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.
We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request
If you would like more information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton -stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date for applications is Friday July 3rd 2026 12 noon
Interviews will take place week commencing July 13th 2026
Application details
Directorate: Children and Young People’s Service
Service: Education
Location: Athelstan Community Primary School
Milford Road
Sherburn in Elmet , North Yorkshire
LS25 6QN
Tel No: 01977 684037 E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Head teacher: - Miss K M O’Donnell MA BED PGCPSE
General Teaching Assistant and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant
Required from September 2026
GTA 15 hours per week Grade C/D Scale 3 -6
HLTA 7.5 hours per week Grade F Scale 8 -13
Combined post 22.5 hours per week
ESTABLISHED POST TTO
Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 22.5 hours per week, working across the school, providing classroom support. The post will involve working as a GTA during the morning then 3 afternoons working as a HLTA providing PPA cover to KS2 classes.
We would like someone who is flexible, self-motivated, resilient and positively promotes inclusion, has high expectations for all and will be keen to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils including those with additional needs. The successful candidate must have experience of working with children in a primary setting.
We are looking for someone who is
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic
- With a desire to help children reach their potential
- Excellent communication skills
- Calm understanding manner
- Can plan and deliver lessons under the direction of the class teacher
- Creative and adaptable with learning opportunities
- Is able to support positive engagement and interaction with peers
- You has experience of positive behaviour strategies
- Is committed to supporting high standards of teaching and learning throughout school
- Is keen to work as part of a close team, as well as have the ability to develop warm relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
We offer
- Friendly supportive caring team
- Training, induction and support
- Rewarding stimulating work
- Modern, spacious well equip facilities
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Full NYCC benefits and pension
Athelstan School is a friendly, warm and welcoming school there is a strong family and inclusive ethos, where teamwork is highly valued and the role of the individual within the team is respected, there is a friendly, happy and caring atmosphere where children are nurtured to progress in a supportive learning environment and we aim for everyone ‘to be the best that they can be’. We welcome applications from those with experience and those new to the role.
We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and medical clearance.
Please also visit www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk to find out more about the school.
Please contact Mrs Thompson School Business Manager, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk for an application pack or one can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date for Friday September 4th
Interviews will take place week commencing September 14th