- Maternity Cover for one and a half years until 31 August 2027 (or the return of the postholder, whichever is soonest)
- Term Time Only plus 3 additional days, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.30am – 3.30pm
- Providing 23 hours of 1:1 support alongside general teaching assistant duties, including lunchtime supervision
- Providing 9.5 hours of support within the School Office
- Salary NJC Grade A1/B1, Scale Points 3 – 6, £25,614 – £26,846 per annum
- Actual Salary £19,137 – £20,057 per annum
- Required from 7 September 2026
The Governors are looking for a versatile and committed Teaching and Administrative Assistant to join our Catholic primary school at St. Robert’s Catholic Primary School, Harrogate. We are looking for a candidate to work in a dual role, providing support for children with additional needs while also delivering administrative support within the school office. Experience is desirable but not essential.
The successful candidate will hold numeracy and literacy skills at Grade 4 or above (or equivalent) and:
Administrative Responsibilities
- Have experience working in a busy office environment with a strong administrative focus
- Communicate effectively, demonstrating warmth, friendliness and empathy
- Work flexibly and collaboratively with staff, pupils, parents and governors
- Be confident using a range of IT software packages and school systems
- Undertake general financial administration, including processing orders, invoices and cash handling
- Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
Teaching Assistant Responsibilities
- Be caring, patient and intuitive to the needs of children with additional needs, enabling them to access the curriculum
- Communicate effectively with pupils and staff
- Be adaptable, working confidently with individuals and small groups
- Support classroom activities and wider school life
- Demonstrate professionalism, responsibility and a strong understanding of confidentiality
- Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
We offer:
- A friendly and welcoming school where excellence is valued and celebrated
- Children who are enthusiastic, positive and prepared to work hard
- A strong and supportive leadership team and governing body, committed to developing our staff team
- Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high‑street and online retailers, home and electrical items)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support)
- Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund
- A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity.
Our school is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK—either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.
We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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