General Teaching Assistant

Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science, Selby, North Yorkshire, YO8 4HT

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time (Can be done as a job share): 30.75 hours per week, term time only.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £17,864 to £18,724 (actual salary, dependent upon length of service). Pay award pending.

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for somebody with the commitment and skills to support students with their learning whatever their needs and starting points. The successful candidate will have a positive and enthusiastic approach to their work, and may be looking to further their career within education. The role involves supporting the SENCO and teaching staff with ensuring all students, including those with Special Educational Needs, make progress.

What the school offers its staff

The successful candidate will join an experienced and friendly team of support staff who make an invaluable contribution to the running of the school. We offer extensive training opportunities for our support staff, and as we encourage our team to develop their skills and talents, and play a key role in supporting colleagues, there are opportunities for promotion and career development within the team.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

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About Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1161 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science website
• Email address: ca@selbyhigh.co.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selby-high-school-specialist-school-for-the-arts-and-science

Arranging a visit to Selby High School Specialist School for the Arts and Science

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ca@selbyhigh.co.uk.

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