General Teaching Assistant - SEN

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

City of York Council is 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. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all

Qualifications

• Successful applicant must undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Responsibilities

• Support on a 1:1 basis with a pupil; sometimes it will be 2 children with one adult.
• MSA duties included (12.00pm to 3.35pm each day) for five afternoons, or 8.45am to 3.35pm with a 30 min MSA duty for two days a week.

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

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!

NON CYC VACANCY

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!

SCHOOL VACANCY

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.

Our Federation recently expanded to welcome Hensall Community Primary to our family of schools.

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.

Part time, required from November 2026

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.

Closing date:

Tuesday 6 October 2026 at midday

Interview date:

TBC