Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Darley and Summerbridge Primary School Federation in Harrogate, North Yorkshire, invites applications for a Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant on a fixed-term contract ending 31 August 2027. The role is 32.5 hours per week, term time only, with start date 05/01/27 and daily hours 8.30am to 3.30pm, five days a week.

You will support SEN pupils alongside class teachers, sometimes on a one-to-one basis, and contribute to high-quality teaching and safeguarding across the federation.

Qualifications

• Able to work collaboratively and be an effective team player;
• Highly passionate and creative with good organisational skills;
• Determined and inspirational, demonstrating passion and love for the children you work with;

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Class teachers and support SEN pupils, sometimes one-to-one.
• Assist with daily activities and classroom routines to ensure a supportive learning environment.

Skills

Team player

Creativity

Passion for children

Organisation

Job description

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant

Grade: CD

Contract Type: Fixed Term

Fixed Term Contract End Date: 31 August 2027

Vacancy Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire

To start: 05/01/27

8.30am to 3.30pm 5 days per week This post is subject to additional funding awarded by the Local Authority to support our pupils on a one-to-one basis.

Darley and Summerbridge Primary School Federation is seeking to appoint an experienced General Teaching Assistant SEN. This position is 32.5 hours per week, term time only. The successful candidate will work alongside our Class teachers and support our SEN pupils sometimes on a one-to-one basis. This position is full time, term time only.

Darley and Summerbridge Primary School Federation has a supportive, hardworking staff under one Executive Head Teacher and one Governing Body. Our Federation brings lots of opportunities for collaboration and professional development. We expect the very best from our children and in return, they expect the very best from us.

To be a successful member of our team, you will need to be:

• Able to work collaboratively and be an effective team player;
• Highly passionate and creative with good organisational skills;
• Determined and inspirational, demonstrating passion and love for the children you work with;

In return, we can offer:

• Wonderful children who are well behaved, highly motivated and who are actively encouraged by their supportive parents;
• A high-performing, dedicated and professional team
• A commitment to outstanding professional development with cross-Federation opportunities.

Safeguarding

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 vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

This post is subject to additional funding awarded by the Local Authority to support our pupils on a one-to-one basis.

Venue for Interview: Summerbridge Primary School, Summerbridge, Harrogate, HG3 4JN

Special Educational Needs Teaching Assistant