General Teaching Assistant (GTA) SEN

Stillington Primary School, York, North Yorkshire, YO61 1LA

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  TBC

• Closing date

  9 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Vacancy Hours 8:45-3:45pm (32.5 hours)
• Contract type: Fixed term - TBC
• Full time equivalent salary: £25,614 to £26,847 per annum pro rata
• Additional allowances:

  TBC

What skills and experience we're looking for

General Teaching Assistant (GTA) SEN -Band C/D plus SEN allowance

Vacancy Hours 8:45-3:45pm (32.5 hours)

We are looking for a General Teaching Assistant (SEND) to support within our Y3/4 class at Stillington Primary School. Stillington School is an extremely exciting and special place to be. We pride ourselves on the high levels of care, which are fundamental to our ethos and are proud of our inclusive school, where we are committed to meeting the needs of all children. Stillington Primary School is part of the North Yorkshire Rural Schools federation, a group of four small rural schools. We are looking for a special and dedicated person to support special educational needs in our year 3/4 class. The role will entail supporting the pupils learning and aiding the teacher in the preparation of activities, lessons and lunchtime supervision. You will also be required to support children and organise play activities at break times. Knowledge or experience of working with children to support SEMH needs would be desirable. A level 2 or 3 teaching assistant qualification is desirable or the willingness to complete this.

We are looking for someone who:• Can work effectively as part of a team• Is resilient to the challenges of working in a small rural school• Experience with varying needs• Can communicate effectively• Can promote children’s well-being• Has the ability to engage positively with all stakeholders• Is reflective, motivated and aspirational

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:• A happy, friendly, caring school• Children who enjoy learning and who make you smile every day.• An opportunity to work with a dedicated and supportive team within a Federation• Supportive parents and governors• A wide range of development opportunities through our federation

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.

Contact and Apply:

Please send completed applications to terringtonoffice@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post. We encourage visits to the school. We have the below opportunities to visit our school: Please email terringtonoffice@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk to confirm your attendance for a visit. You are welcome to contact the Head of school for an informal discussion before application via india.tordoff@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

GTA Advert SEN Stillington.docx - 26.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Application Form.docx - 204 KB (opens in new tab)

Job description & Person Specification.docx - 211 KB (opens in new tab)

About Stillington Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 40 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Stillington Primary School website
• Email address: terringtonoffice@foston.n-yorks.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stillington-primary-school

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