Teaching Assistant

SCHOOL VACANCY

A rare opportunity has arisen for a full time Teaching Assistant (Level 2) position at Lord Deramore’s Primary School in Heslington.

Lord Deramore’s is an outstanding one-form entry LA maintained school, situated next to the University of York. Founded in 1795, it is oversubscribed and has a long-standing reputation for providing children with a creative, diverse and inclusive education.

We are looking for a colleague to join our happy school, where “staff morale is very high” and where “staff are rightly proud to work at Lord Deramore’s Primary School” (OFSTED, 2023). If you are appointed to our team, we wholeheartedly promise to look after you, value you and support your continuous professional development.

This is a 31.25hr per week term time only contract commencing as soon as possible. Working pattern to be ideally 8.30am to 3.15pm Mondays to Fridays, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break each day.

Initial deployment would be working in our Year 2 class (6 and 7 year olds). Experience and knowledge of primary education, phonics, speech, language and communication, special educational needs, autism and/or emotional literacy support would be highly beneficial but suitable applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not have specific primary school experience.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Visits to the school are warmly welcome. Please contact the school office via office.ld@york.gov.uk if you would like to attend a tour of the school with Rachel Carr (Deputy Headteacher/SENDCO).

To apply, please complete the ‘Support Staff Application Form’ available via the school website: https://lordderamores.com/category/vacancies. Completed application forms should be emailed to the school office via office.ld@york.gov.uk.

In your supporting statement, please include the following information:

• Notable skills and experience which would be applicable to this role
• Your reasons for applying
• Why you would be a great addition to a happy, successful, positive and professional staff team

Proposed recruitment timeline (subject to change):

Deadline: Monday 30 November 2026 at 12 midnight

Shortlisting: Tuesday 1 December 2026

Interviews: Friday 4 December 2026

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