Full Time Teaching Assistant - Harrogate
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
Harrogate Primary Schools
Full-time | Term-time only | £92–£110 per day
Teaching Personnel are recruiting a reliable and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to work in primary schools across Harrogate. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain classroom experience or move into education — no formal qualifications are required.
We’re looking for the right attitude and a genuine interest in working with children. Previous experience in schools, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings is highly valued.
The Role
You’ll support pupils’ learning and engagement across the school day, working one-to-one and in small groups, and assisting teachers in creating a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide 1:1 and small-group learning support
- Assist teachers with lesson delivery and classroom routines
- Support pupils to stay focused and engaged
- Supervise pupils during break and lunchtimes
- Build positive relationships with staff, pupils, and parents/carers
Experience & Skills
- Experience working with children or young people is desirable
- Qualifications in childcare or education are a bonus, not essential
- A positive attitude, reliability, and willingness to learn
If you’re ready to start or grow your career in education, click Apply and submit your CV today.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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Application advice
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⭐ Lead your CV with any direct experience working with children — the advert explicitly values school, childcare, sports coaching, youth work, or care settings above formal qualifications.
📊 Quantify your experience where possible: "Supported 6 pupils with SEN in weekly 1:1 reading sessions, contributing to a 15% improvement in reading age over one term."
🎯 Mention your DBS status prominently (e.g. 'Enhanced DBS — issued March 2024') as this is a mandatory requirement and saves recruiters time screening your application.
🌐 Reference safeguarding awareness or any child protection training you have completed, as Teaching Personnel highlights 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' compliance as central to this role.
🤝 Include a brief personal statement at the top of your CV noting your genuine interest in supporting children's learning — the advert stresses attitude over qualifications, so let your motivation come through clearly.
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- •Delivered 1:1 reading support to 4 KS1 pupils across 3 sessions per week, contributing to measurable progress tracked against school literacy targets.
- •Assisted class teacher in managing a 28-pupil primary classroom, supporting lesson delivery and maintaining a positive learning environment throughout the full school day.
- •Supervised groups of up to 20 pupils during break and lunchtime across a 5-day week, applying safeguarding principles in line with DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' guidance.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's Teaching Assistant vacancy across Harrogate primary schools stands out to me as the right next step in my career in education. The emphasis on 1:1 pupil support and small-group learning aligns directly with the hands-on experience I have built working with children and young people, and I am committed to maintaining the safeguarding standards central to this role.
My background in working with children includes supporting individuals with varying levels of engagement and confidence, adapting my approach to keep pupils focused and motivated throughout the school day. I hold an enhanced DBS certificate and have completed child protection training, meaning I can contribute to a safe and positive classroom environment from day one.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you adapt your support approach when working 1:1 with a pupil who is struggling to stay focused compared to supporting a small group?
- ›What strategies would you use to help a pupil who is falling behind in literacy during a small-group session?
- ›How do you ensure you are following a teacher's lesson plan while also responding to individual pupil needs in the classroom?
- ›What do you understand by safeguarding in a primary school context, and what would you do if a child disclosed something concerning to you?
- ›How would you support a pupil with additional needs during break and lunchtime supervision?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you built a positive relationship with a child or young person who was initially reluctant to engage.
- ›Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient under pressure when working with children or young people.
- ›Give an example of when you adapted your communication style to suit a younger or less confident individual.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to achieve a positive outcome for a child or group.
- ›Describe a situation where you noticed a child was struggling and took initiative to provide support before being asked.
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you built a positive relationship with a child or young person who was initially reluctant to engage.
Describe a situation where you had to remain calm and patient under pressure when working with children or young people.