10 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    7 September 2026

  • Closing date

    14 August 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    4 August 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teaching assistant

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time: Monday to Wednesday, 21 hours a week.

Contract type

Fixed term - 12 months initially

Pay scale

Band CD

What skills and experience we're looking for

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.

What the school offers its staff

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.

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.

About Great Ouseburn Community Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
120 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

At Great Ouseburn Primary School, we are proud to be a thriving, inclusive school with four classes, each close to capacity—a testament to our excellent reputation in the local community. Our recent investment in additional classroom space means our KS1 children enjoy learning in a large, flexible classroom designed to support creativity and collaboration through a provision-based approach. Beyond the classroom, our new school field and direct access to an adjoining nature reserve provide wonderful opportunities for outdoor learning and forest school experiences. We are deeply committed to inclusion and celebrate the progress of every child, guided by our school motto: “Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Ready.” This ethos underpins everything we do, creating a nurturing and ambitious environment for both children and staff.

Arranging a visit to Great Ouseburn Community Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@greatouseburn.n-yorks.sch.uk.

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