Post Title: General Teaching Assistant (SEN) – 1:1 Named Child
Salary: GTA £ 18,509.00 (Actual salary incl. SEN allowance. Pay award pending April 2026)
Grade: GTA SEN is Grade CD / SCP 3 (with additional SEN allowance)
Contract: Temporary post to meet specific need of child
Hours: 30 hrs GTA SEN (8:45am – 15:15pm Monday - Friday)
Location: Hunmanby, North Yorkshire

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Hunmanby Primary School are seeking to appoint a dedicated, motivated and inspiring GTA (SEN) to join our small, friendly team. Under the direction of the class teacher, this post will support and improve access to learning for a Year 2 child with additional needs. This is a temporary position, which will remain in place while the child is attending and requires this support.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, (in particular SEN children);
• Be supportive, nurturing, patient and understanding.
• Be able to develop positive working relationships with pupils, parents, staff and other professionals.
• Be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupils.
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children.
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience.
• Work well as part of a team.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
• Is able to use their initiative and work flexibly;
• Is positive and resilient;
• Be willing to undertake and act on relevant professional development and training.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive environment in which to work;
• A hard working and committed team;
• Supportive parents, Governors and community;
• Pupils with excellent behaviour;
• The opportunity for personal progression for the right candidate.
• Applications are invited from people who are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for children.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced Level DBS is required for appointment to this post.

Queries / School Visits

Please contact Keely Ware for more information.

admin@hunmanby.n-yorks.sch.uk

01723 890350

Application Process

Please complete the NYC application form which can be downloaded from the tab at the bottom of this advert and send your completed form to Mrs Keely Ware at the school: admin@hunmanby.nyorks.sch.uk

Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.

We do not accept CVs.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 9th January 2026

Interview Date: TBA

Key Documents:

Job Description & Person Specification

Application Form

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