Full Time Teaching Assistant - York
Job description
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Teaching Assistant
York 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 York. 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.
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Application advice
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⭐ Open your CV with a Personal Statement that explicitly mentions working with children and young people — the advert prioritises attitude and genuine interest over formal qualifications, so lead with this.
📊 Quantify any childcare or youth-work experience: e.g. 'Supported 8 children aged 5–11 during after-school club sessions, 3 days per week for 18 months'.
🎯 Highlight any DBS check status prominently in your CV header or Personal Statement, as safeguarding compliance is a non-negotiable requirement stated in the advert.
🤝 List relevant experience from sports coaching, youth work, care settings, or volunteering — the advert explicitly names these as highly valued alternatives to formal school experience.
🌐 Mention any child protection or safeguarding training you have completed (even online courses), as Teaching Personnel offer free training and the advert emphasises DfE 'Keeping Children Safe in Education' compliance.
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- •Delivered 1:1 reading support to 6 pupils aged 7–9 across 4 sessions per week, contributing to measurable progress in phonics assessments over a 10-week term.
- •Supervised a group of 20 pupils during lunchtime breaks daily, maintaining a safe and positive environment in line with school safeguarding policies.
- •Assisted class teacher in delivering small-group maths interventions for 5 KS1 pupils, helping 4 of the 5 meet their end-of-term attainment targets.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's Teaching Assistant vacancy across York primary schools stands out as the role I have been looking for. With hands-on experience supporting children in group settings and a thorough understanding of safeguarding responsibilities — including a valid enhanced DBS check — I am confident I can contribute positively to pupils' learning and wellbeing from day one.
My background in working with children and young people has equipped me with the patience and adaptability needed for 1:1 and small-group support. I have assisted in structured activities, helped maintain focused learning environments, and built trusting relationships with young people across varied settings. I am committed to upholding the principles of Keeping Children Safe in Education and take safeguarding seriously in every professional context.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How would you support a pupil who is struggling to stay focused during a lesson?
- ›What strategies would you use when delivering 1:1 learning support to a child with additional needs?
- ›How would you assist a teacher in managing a small group activity while the teacher works with the rest of the class?
- ›What do you understand by the term 'safeguarding' in a primary school context?
- ›How would you handle a situation where a pupil discloses something concerning to you during a break-time conversation?
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 others.
- ›Give an example of when you supported someone to achieve a goal they found difficult.
- ›Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to deliver a positive outcome for a young person.
- ›Describe a moment when you had to adapt your approach quickly because something wasn't working as planned.
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 others.