SEND Teaching Assistant

SEND Teaching Assistant Salary: £25,621 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Contract Type: Temporary (including maternity)

Hours/working pattern: 21 per week, Part-time,

Salary: £25,621 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Grade: CD, 3-6

Contract: Temporary (including maternity)

Hours: 21 per week, Part-time

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Could you be the person who makes a child's day happier, learning easier and school more enjoyable?

Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and positivity to support children with additional needs to flourish both academically and personally?

Great Ouseburn Primary School is seeking to appoint a part time SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, inclusive and supportive team. The hours would be 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Wednesday.

The role is to support an enthusiastic, hardworking, funny and interested child in Year 4. The role will involve working in and out of the classroom.

At Great Ouseburn Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed. We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals who can build positive relationships, understand children's individual needs and help create an environment where all children can thrive.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, the SENDCo and wider school staff to provide tailored support for this specific child who has an EHCP. This may include supporting learning in and out of the classroom, delivering targeted interventions, promoting independence, supporting communication and social development, and helping children to engage fully in school life. Further information can be shared confidentially if required.

You will play a vital role in helping children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

We are looking for someone who: 

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Is enthusiastic, positive, patient and nurturing.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of inclusion and supporting individual needs.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the needs of different learners.
• Is committed to promoting children's wellbeing, independence and self-esteem.
• Is willing to learn and develop their knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice. 

Previous experience of working with children with SEND would be welcomed, but equally important is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to making a difference to children's lives.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with SEND and would like to join a school where every child is encouraged to thrive, we would love to hear from you. 

For further information about the role please email the headteacher, Nick Oswald, at headteacher@greatouseburn.n-yorks.sch.uk

Great Ouseburn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and achieve.
• A caring, welcoming and supportive school community.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who work collaboratively.
• Opportunities to work across a range of age groups and needs.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
• A school that values inclusion, wellbeing and the contribution of every member of staff. 

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Key Documents:

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

Application Form.doc

Key Dates:

Closing date: 17 August 2026

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary: £25,621 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Grade: CD, 3-6

Contract: Temporary (including maternity)

Hours: 21 per week, Part-time

Location: York, North Yorkshire

Could you be the person who makes a child's day happier, learning easier and school more enjoyable?

Do you have the enthusiasm, patience and positivity to support children with additional needs to flourish both academically and personally?

Great Ouseburn Primary School is seeking to appoint a part time SEND Teaching Assistant to join our friendly, inclusive and supportive team. The hours would be 8.30am - 4pm Monday to Wednesday.

The role is to support an enthusiastic, hardworking, funny and interested child in Year 4. The role will involve working in and out of the classroom.

At Great Ouseburn Primary School, we are committed to ensuring that every child feels valued, supported and able to succeed. We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals who can build positive relationships, understand children's individual needs and help create an environment where all children can thrive.

The Role

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you will work closely with the class teacher, the SENDCo and wider school staff to provide tailored support for this specific child who has an EHCP. This may include supporting learning in and out of the classroom, delivering targeted interventions, promoting independence, supporting communication and social development, and helping children to engage fully in school life. Further information can be shared confidentially if required.

You will play a vital role in helping children develop confidence, resilience and a love of learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for working with children and helping them succeed.
• Is enthusiastic, positive, patient and nurturing.
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Understands the importance of inclusion and supporting individual needs.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Can adapt their approach to meet the needs of different learners.
• Is committed to promoting children's wellbeing, independence and self-esteem.
• Is willing to learn and develop their knowledge of SEND and inclusive practice.

Previous experience of working with children with SEND would be welcomed, but equally important is a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a commitment to making a difference to children's lives.

If you are enthusiastic about supporting children with SEND and would like to join a school where every child is encouraged to thrive, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about the role please email the headteacher, Nick Oswald, at headteacher@greatouseburn.n-yorks.sch.uk

Great Ouseburn Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

We can offer:

• Wonderful children who are eager to learn and achieve.
• A caring, welcoming and supportive school community.
• Dedicated and experienced colleagues who work collaboratively.
• Opportunities to work across a range of age groups and needs.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
• A school that values inclusion, wellbeing and the contribution of every member of staff.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Key Documents:

Job Description and Person Specification.docx

Application Form.doc

Key Dates:

Closing date: 17 August 2026

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

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SEND Teaching Assistant

Salary: £25,621 - £25,989 per annum pro rata

Posted: 06/08/2026

Closing date: 17/08/2026

Closing time: 23:59

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