General Teaching Assistant

Location: Oatlands Infant School (part of Yorkshire Causeway

Schools Trust)

Number on Roll: 267

Post: General Teaching Assistant (GTA)

GTA 5 mornings and lunchtimes per week in Key Stage 1 / Year 1 (23.75 total hours)

Monday to Friday from 08:45 - 12:30 in the classroom, and then 12:30 - 13:30 supporting with lunchtime provision in Key Stage 1

Grade / Band: Grade C/D scale points 2-6 (actual pay £13,429 - £14,300)

Commencing: As soon as possible

Contract type: Permanent, term time only

We are seeking to add to our wonderful team of support staff here at Oatlands Infants (part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust) with a Level 3 GTA role. This would include optional overtime for after school and holiday clubs, as well as first refusal for overtime / teaching assistant supply cover in afternoons.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is compassionate, approachable and resilient
• Is a team player and has excellent communication skills
• Is committed to a culture of continuous improvement of standards

• Is passionate about children’s learning and development, inspiring children to love learning and caring for our children

• Is able to work flexibly and use their initiative

We can offer:

• Friendly, kind and caring children who are keen to learn
• An inclusive and nurturing ethos
• Enthusiastic and dedicated staff and governing body
• Support from the Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust
• Ongoing support with your professional development

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

If you would like to apply for any of the posts, please download the application form from the website and email the completed form to the address below, specifying which post you are applying for. If you require any further information, please contact Linda Thompson, School Administrator on [phone removed] or email [email removed]

We welcome school tours before or after the application deadline. Please contact the school office should you wish to look around Oatlands Infant School whilst deciding about the next step in your career.

Closing date for applications: Friday 16th October 2026 at 09:00

Interviews: Tuesday 20th October 2026