Teaching Assistant

Job description

NON CYC VACANCY

SCHOOL VACANCY

Poppleton Road Primary School are seeking to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant who can provide significant support for individuals and small groups of children primarily in KS1. There will also be some in class support.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

• Has experience of working with children who have significant SEMH needs, SLCN needs and Elklan Work
• Enjoys collaborating and working as part of a team.
• Contributes to the wider life of the school .
• Is self-motivated and can work on their own initiative.
• You will provide high quality PPA cover, from N - Y2, for up to 3 sessions per week. Over the week you will support children in class providing quality first teaching, whilst also working with children to provide targeted support which may include phonics intervention, SALT, SEMH and 1:1

At Poppleton Road you will find: -

• Committed, hardworking and dedicated staff and governors.
• Children who really enjoy coming to school and have a genuine love of learning.
• A school with a friendly and caring atmosphere.
• Pupils and adults who have a cheerful outlook and very positive relationships.
• A school which frequently provides pupils with memorable and enjoyable learning experiences.
• A commitment to working in partnership with all of our stakeholders

Required from November 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An application form and further details are available to download from the Pathfinder website:

https://pathfinder.academy/careers/vacancies/

Please submit completed forms electronically to:

[email protected]

Closing date: Sunday 11 October 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: TBC

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.