Vacancies

Thankyou for your interest in working at Athelstan school. There is currently one vacancy within our school . See below 

Job Title:  General Teaching Assistant + SEND

Location: 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

Required from  

October 2025

General Teaching Assistant+ SEND    10 hours per week (Daily 1pm -3pm)

Grade C/D Scale 3-6

Fixed Post to August 2026

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 well-being, 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.n-yorks.sch.uk under Vacancies, or may be requested via email  stthompson@athelstan,n-yorks.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 -stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Closing date for applications is 26^th September 9am

Interviews will take place on    Wednesday October 8^th