Location: Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
Grade: C/D Scale 3-6 TERM TIME only
Salary: £ £13.47 per hour
Vacancy Hours:
* General Teaching Assistant+ SEND 15 hours per week (Daily 12pm -3pm)
* Playworker 4 hours per week (3pm -5pm) 2 evenings per week
Contract Type: Permanent, Term Time Only
Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's educational journey? We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to provide support for a child with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping a child thrive within our school environment. As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of a child. Your work will directly contribute to their progress and wellbeing, helping them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life. In addition to this role we can offer additional hours working 2 evenings per week within the school wraparound provision.
What You'll Be Doing:
* Providing tailored one-to-one support to a child with an EHCP
* Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to monitor progress and contribute to reviews.
* Supporting the child's social and emotional development, fostering independence and positive relationships.
* Helping to manage behaviour and create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
We're Looking for Someone Who Is:
* Patient, empathetic, and understanding, with a genuine desire to help children succeed.
* A strong communicator, able to work effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
* Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
* Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching and Learning Support, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential if you have strong relevant experience.
If you are a compassionate individual with a commitment to inclusive education, we encourage you to apply This role offers a unique chance to have a profound impact on a child's life. Application details: Application packs can be downloaded from the school website under Vacancies, or may be requested via email ,
CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.
We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of
Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request
If you would like more information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton .n-
Key Dates:
Closing date for applications is 13th October 9am
Interviews will take place on Monday October 20th
Required from November 2025
Key Documents:
General Teaching Assistant Job Description and Person Specification
Play Leader Job Description
How to Apply
Child Protection Statement
Application Form
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General Teaching Assistant + SEND and Optional Playworker
Salary: £ £13.47 per hour
Posted: 24/09/2025
Closing date: 13/10/2025
Closing time: 23:59