General Teaching Assistant SEN

Applefields School; Selby; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive leadership

Collaborative staff

Involved community

Professional development

Engaged children

Job summary

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust in Selby is recruiting a GTA SEN to support pupils on a 1:1 basis within a friendly school community. The role is permanent and term-time only, with 17.9 hours per week and a salary of £13.48 per hour plus SEN allowance.

Start date November 2026. You will join a dedicated team and may work 5 afternoons with MSA duties or 2 days a week with MSA duties, following the school timetable.

Qualifications

• SEN support experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 SEN support for pupils, with occasional two-child situations.
• Assist with MSA duties during assigned hours (12.00pm–3.35pm or 8.45am–3.35pm).
• Work within term-time schedule and school timetable.

Job description

Salary: £13.48 per hour plus SEN allowance

Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only

Hours: 17.9 hours per week

Location: Selby, North Yorkshire, Barlow CE Primary School

Required Start Date: November 2026

We are advertising for a GTA SEN to support on a 1:1 basis; sometimes it will be 2 children with one adult.

We can offer this position as 5 afternoons a week, with an MSA duty included (12.00pm to 3.35pm each day) or 2 days a week, with an MSA duty included (8.45am to 3.35pm with a 30 mins MSA duty). The days for the academic year 2026 2027 will be Monday and Friday. Total hours if 5 afternoons is GTA SEN 12.9hrs and 5 hrs MSA; total hours for the 2 days would be 11.66hrs plus 1 hr MSA.

If you have a passion for inspiring the next generation and want to work with a talented, committed, and supportive team, then this might be the job for you!

We enjoy working at our schools; we are inclusive, and our family-feel resonates throughout every classroom. Our approach to teaching is centred on topic-based learning, where children are empowered to take the lead and follow their own interests.

What We Offer

In return for your dedication, you can expect:

• Supportive Leadership: A team that is child-focused and values your input in our ever-evolving schools.
• A Collaborative Staff: A team of professionals who all want the absolute best for our pupils.
• An Involved Community: A committed and loyal parent community.
• Professional Growth: We provide bespoke professional development to support your career journey, including specific opportunities to hone your skills as a TA.
• Our Children: Most importantly, you will work with engaged children who are excited to meet you.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Enhanced DBS check required. As part of our due diligence process, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806515.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds