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 three vacancies at Athelstan School. Interviews are currently taking place for these vacancies
Post One; Display and admin 14 hours
Post Two GTA 25 hours + 3.75 hours MSA
Post Three GTA 10 hours
Post One Display and Admin
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
Display and Admin support assistant
Grade AB Scale point 3 14 hours
Established Post Required from September 2026
We are looking to appoint an administrative support assistant who will work to support our class teachers with administrative and display tasks working Monday to Friday. The role will also require some flexibility to work alongside the established school admin team, providing support and cover as required. This can be an extremely busy position and the successful candidate must be hardworking, energetic and reliable. The ideal candidate will have a creative flare, be enthusiastic and committed to becoming a valued member of our friendly team. The role will involve working under the direction of the class teacher and school business manager. The successful candidate should be creative and have excellent communication skills and be familiar with Microsoft Office.
The hours will be spilt over 5 afternoons, though there is some degree of flexibility for the right candidate.
The role will involve:
- Assisting class teachers to organise and manage appropriate learning environment and resources.
- Providing interactive learning displays as required by teaching staff.
- Using ICT to support learning environment and enhance visual displays around school
- Supporting displays around the whole of school including planning, producing and maintaining all display areas.
- photocopying for teaching staff
- General office duties when cover is required in either the main or Early Years admin offices
We are looking for someone who is
- Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
- Conscientious
- Enthusiastic
- Excellent communication skills
- Competent in Microsoft Word
- Flexible
- Reliable
- Confident
We offer
- Friendly, supportive and caring team
- Training, induction and support
- Rewarding, stimulating work
- Modern, spacious well equipped facilities
- Opportunities to develop professionally
- Full NYC benefits and pension
- Staff wellbeing initiatives
- Free meal and fresh fruit
- Eye test and support for lenses
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’. Please visit our website where there are virtual tours available.
Application details: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk under Vacancies/Teaching Posts,
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
Please contact Mrs Thompson School HR officer, 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.
If you wish to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Mrs Scrafton, School Business Manager on 01977 684037. All applications for this post should be submitted to stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk
Closing date for applications Friday July 3rd
Interviews will take place week commencing July 13th
Application information
Post Two
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 Friday July 3rd 2026 12 noon
Interviews will take place week commencing July 13th 2026
Application details
Post Three
GTA 10 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
Grade C/D Scale 3-6 TERM TIME only
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.
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