Grade: CD (point 3-4)

Hours: 12.5 hours per week (Term Time Only) - working afternoons Monday to Friday.

Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is a school with friendly and dedicated staff who always put the needs of our children first. We are seeking a caring, hardworking and enthusiastic individual to join our committed staff team who have high aspirations both for themselves and our children, have a passion for learning, are proactive and dependable and have strong interpersonal skills and a positive outlook. In return we can offer you the opportunity to make a real difference to children’s learning and to be part of a happy and effective staff team.

We are seeking to appoint a teaching assistant to join our fantastic team. Working every afternoon, this is to provide learning support for a pupil with complex needs. We maintain a welcoming, inclusive ethos and want someone who will join our strong staff team. We are committed to professional development and the multi-academy trust has structures in place to support career progression.

Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is a great place to work; we are offering the opportunity to be part of an enthusiastic team with highly effective teaching assistants who are committed to enhancing the experiences of all our students, whilst being a good team player. Monk Fryston Church of England Primary School is part of The STAR Multi Academy Trust which is strengthening our existing partnership with other local schools. 

We offer a range of extensive opportunities, incentives and benefits to staff including:

• Access to STAR MAT’s employee benefits website with discounts on retailers, holidays, days out and so much more…

• Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for a range of free and confidential advice with a range of support materials available

• Continuous training and development opportunities

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The post is subject to a successful DBS check and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before an appointment is confirmed. Online searches are conducted on all shortlisted candidates. The STARMAT is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do.

At STAR we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential.

We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.

We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them. Visit the website here for access to our recruitment policies.