General Teaching Assistant with SEND Allowance
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 September 2025 |
| Location: | Scarborough, North Yorkshire, YO11 1UB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 39177f02-8fec-4ee8-8b9c-e35ac3c3dc08 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
A school with child led approaches at its heart
Our Opportunity
We are looking for someone passionate about making a difference.
Due to an increase in support required for our pupils with additional needs we are looking for a new GTA!
You will work closely with senior staff such as the class teacher and ATA / HLTA’s to help them deliver engaging activities. You will be a key player in the classroom, encouraging students to participate under the guidance of the teacher and will assist with displays and setting up resources for games and lessons. You will mostly be working in full classroom environment alongside the teacher. Whereas our ATA’s and HLTA’s will deliver small group and one to one work.
We encourage interest and applications from candidates who are interested in and would thrive in working within nursery education which offers reward, challenge and where no two days are the same. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for working with very young children, and experience working with children who have additional needs. We are working hard to develop our nurture provision for some of our most vulnerable children and we are looking to strengthen our team who work flexibly with all children who are on roll. This post is particularly focused on working intensively with children who require support with communication and interaction.
Key duties:
• Engage with children to develop sustained, shared thinking, and promote the characteristics of effective learning, as defined in the EYFS.
• Prepare and maintain the learning environment – displays, play areas etc.
• Carry out routine tasks to support the work of teacher, HLTAs and ATAs.
• Work within the framework of provision plans set by senior staff to support children’s learning and development.
• Make observations as required and contribute to observational assessment of children’s learning and development by senior staff.
You will:
• Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all children, including those with SEND
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children
• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations
• Be one of our play people
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience
• Work well as part of a large team
• Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written
Essential Qualifications:
• Relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other. Our approach is not always conventional but has the impact our children need- and deserve
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments and where no two days are the same
• A school who puts nurture for staff and children at the forefront
• A place where children’s dreams come true
• A forward-thinking school who will be committed to your own professional development and provide you with many opportunities to advance in your Early Years career
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
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.
A school with child led approaches at its heart
Our Opportunity
We are looking for someone passionate about making a difference.
Due to an increase in support required for our pupils with additional needs we are looking for a new GTA!
You will work closely with senior staff such as the class teacher and ATA / HLTA’s to help them deliver engaging activities. You will be a key player in the classroom, encouraging students to participate under the guidance of the teacher and will assist with displays and setting up resources for games and lessons. You will mostly be working in full classroom environment alongside the teacher. Whereas our ATA’s and HLTA’s will deliver small group and one to one work.
We encourage interest and applications from candidates who are interested in and would thrive in working within nursery education which offers reward, challenge and where no two days are the same. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for working with very young children, and experience working with children who have additional needs. We are working hard to develop our nurture provision for some of our most vulnerable children and we are looking to strengthen our team who work flexibly with all children who are on roll. This post is particularly focused on working intensively with children who require support with communication and interaction.
Key duties:
• Engage with children to develop sustained, shared thinking, and promote the characteristics of effective learning, as defined in the EYFS.
• Prepare and maintain the learning environment – displays, play areas etc.
• Carry out routine tasks to support the work of teacher, HLTAs and ATAs.
• Work within the framework of provision plans set by senior staff to support children’s learning and development.
• Make observations as required and contribute to observational assessment of children’s learning and development by senior staff.
You will:
• Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all children, including those with SEND
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children
• Be supportive, nurturing and understanding with high expectations
• Be one of our play people
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience
• Work well as part of a large team
• Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and written
Essential Qualifications:
• Relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other. Our approach is not always conventional but has the impact our children need- and deserve
• Happy, enthusiastic and well-behaved children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments and where no two days are the same
• A school who puts nurture for staff and children at the forefront
• A place where children’s dreams come true
• A forward-thinking school who will be committed to your own professional development and provide you with many opportunities to advance in your Early Years career
Further details about the role
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
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.