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
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 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