Job title

Teaching Assistant (TA2) and MSA

Application closing date

09/01/2026

Salary

• TA2: Grade 4, Level 1-4 (£25,114 to £26,319 per annum) reduced pro-rata 27.5 hours worked per week
• MSA: (£24,309 to £24,399 per annum) reduced pro-rata 2.5 hours worked per week

Package/Basis

Term time only, Fixed Term Contract working with 1 to 1 child

Working Pattern

• TA2 Post
  • Monday – Friday
  • 8.45-12.00
  • 13.00 – 15.15
• MSA Post
  • 12.00-12.30

Job Details

Fishergate Primary School is looking to appoint a TA2 to support within the EYFS Unit & KS1.

Fishergate Primary School is looking to appoint a TA2 to work 1 to 1 with a child with complex social and emotional needs. Experience of some behaviour management techniques and an understanding of complex social and emotional needs are desirable. We are looking for someone who is resilient, kind, creative and a great team player.

Currently there are 288 on roll in the school.

We offer you the opportunity to work within a culturally diverse setting, where we believe every child should be given the opportunity to flourish and grow in a caring, nurturing and supportive school. We offer you continuous professional development.

Application packs, including job description and person specification, are available to download below or for further details and an application pack, please contact the school on helen.deighton@fishergateschool.com

Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to:helen.deighton@fishergateschool.com or by post to:

Helen Deighton (Office Manager)
Fishergate Primary School
Fishergate
York
YO10 4AP

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.

Documents

• Person Specification (TA2 one-to-one support)
• Non Teaching Application Form (editable .docx MS Word format)
• Non Teaching Application Form (.pdf format)

Closing date:

Friday 9th January 2026 at 12 midnight

Shortlisting:

Tuesday 13th January 2026

Interview date:

Wednesday 21st January 2026