Salary: £24,796 to £25,989 per annum pro rata plus SEN allowance
Grade: CD SCP 3-6
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: 31 August 2026
Vacancy Hours: 10 hours per week Term Time Only (daily 1pm to 3pm)
Location: Sherburn in Elmet, North Yorkshire
Required from: October 2025

Athelstan Community Primary School
Milford Road,
Sherburn in Elmet,
North Yorkshire,
LS25 6QN
Tel No: 01977 684037
E Mail: admin@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Head teacher: Miss K M O’Donnell MA BED PGCPSE

Are you passionate about making a real difference in a child's educational journey? We are seeking a dedicated and nurturing Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) Teaching Assistant to provide support for a child with an Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP). This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in helping a child thrive within our school environment.

As a SEND Teaching Assistant, you'll be instrumental in supporting the academic, social, and emotional development of a child. Your work will directly contribute to their progress and wellbeing, helping them to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing tailored one-to-one support to a child with an EHCP
• Assisting with the implementation of the child's EHCP, adapting learning materials and activities as needed.
• Working closely with the class teacher and SENDCo to monitor progress and contribute to reviews.
• Supporting the child's social and emotional development, fostering independence and positive relationships.
• Helping to manage behaviour and create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We're looking for someone who is:

• Patient, empathetic, and understanding, with a genuine desire to help children succeed.
• A strong communicator, able to work effectively with pupils, parents, and staff.
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3 in Teaching and Learning Support, or equivalent) are desirable but not essential if you have strong relevant experience.

If you are a compassionate individual with a commitment to inclusive education, we encourage you to apply! This role offers a unique chance to have a profound impact on a child's life.

Application details

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website www.athelstan.nyorks.sch.uk under Vacancies, or may be requested via email stthompson@athelstan,nyorks.sch.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community, we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.

We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton by emailing stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Key Documents

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Information for applicants.pdf

Child Protection Statement.pdf

Application Form.docx

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 26 September 2025, 9am
Shortlisting Date: Friday 26 September 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 8 October 2025
Venue for Interview: Athelstan Community Primary School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN

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