Early Years Teaching Assistant Level 2, SEND support

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

St Oswald’s CE Primary School in York is seeking an exceptional teaching assistant to support children with SEND in our Early Years Foundation Stage. This full-time, fixed-term role runs until July 2027 with potential extension.

You will work as part of a dedicated team, assist pupils to reach their potential, and bring nurturing, inclusive practice to all learners. Experience in EYFS with SEND is desirable. The school is committed to safeguarding and will require an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a dedicated, hard-working team.
• Committed to helping pupils reach their potential.
• Nurturing and inclusive of all pupils.
• Experience of successful teaching support, preferably with children with additional needs.
• Experience of teaching support in the Early Years Foundation Stage, preferably with children with additional needs.

Skills

Team player

Pupil support

Nurturing approach

Teaching support experience

Experience with SEND

EYFS experience

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

St Oswald’s CE Primary School are seeking to recruit an exceptional teaching assistant to support children with SEND in our Early Years Foundation Stage setting. This position is full time and fixed term until July 2027, with potential to be extended.

We Are Looking For a Teaching Assistant Who

• has the ability to work as a member of a dedicated, hard-working team
• is committed to supporting pupils to reach their potential
• is nurturing and inclusive of all pupils
• has experience of successful teaching support, preferably with children with additional needs
• experience of successful teaching support in the Early Years Foundation Stage, preferably with children with additional needs.

We Can Offer

• an inclusive and happy school with fantastic pupils
• a welcoming and supportive staff team who are committed to working collaboratively

If you share our school vision of ‘learning for all, caring for each other, preparing for the future,’ combined with high expectations for all, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Closing date: Sunday 18 October 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Thursday 22 October