General Teaching Assistant - SEN
Company
Location
York
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£27,606 a year
Job Highlights
- Support students with special educational needs through focused teaching and guidance, fostering an inclusive classroom environment.
- The ideal candidate should possess relevant TA experience, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for education and children's welfare.
- Part-time, term-time only position based in York, offering a collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development.
Job Requirements/Description
SCHOOL VACANCY
If you have a passion for inspiring the next generation and want to work with a talented, committed, and supportive team, then this might be the job for you!
We enjoy working at our schools; we are inclusive, and our family-feel resonates throughout every classroom. Our approach to teaching is centred on topic-based learning, where children are empowered to take the lead and follow their own interests.
What We Offer
In return for your dedication, you can expect:
Our Federation recently expanded to welcome Hensall Community Primary to our family of schools.
We are advertising for a GTA SEN to support on a 1:1 basis; sometimes it will be 2 children with one adult.
We can offer this position as 5 afternoons a week, with an MSA duty included (12.00pm to 3.35pm each day) or 2 days a week, with an MSA duty included (8.45am to 3.35pm with a 30 mins MSA duty). The days for the academic year 2026-2027 will be Monday and Friday. Total hours if 5 afternoons is GTA SEN 12.9hrs and 5 hrs MSA; total hours for the 2 days would be 11.66hrs plus 1 hr MSA.
Part time, required from November 2026
How to Apply
We warmly welcome visits to our school. If you feel you have the qualities we are looking for, please arrange a visit by contacting us at the email address below:
recruitment@wrfed.pmat.academy
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further details and/or an application pack, please contact
An application form and further details are available to download from our website:
https://pathfinder.academy/careers/vacancies/
Completed application forms should be emailed:
Executive Headteacher: Ms Suzanne Keeler
recruitment@wrfed.pmat.academy
Closing date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at midday
Interview date: TBC
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
Salary
Grade: NJC—Grade C, Pay point 4 plus SEN allowance £27,606 pro rata.
Basis
Part time
Employment type
Permanent
Package
Permanent, Part Time; Term Time only
Job category/type
Teaching
Date posted
24/08/2026
Job reference
PMAT005644
NON CYC VACANCY
SCHOOL VACANCY
If you have a passion for inspiring the next generation and want to work with a talented, committed, and supportive team, then this might be the job for you!
We enjoy working at our schools; we are inclusive, and our family-feel resonates throughout every classroom. Our approach to teaching is centred on topic-based learning, where children are empowered to take the lead and follow their own interests.
What We Offer
In return for your dedication, you can expect:
Supportive Leadership: A team that is child-focused and values your input in our ever-evolving schools.- A Collaborative Staff: A team of professionals who all want the absolute best for our pupils.
- An Involved Community: A committed and loyal parent community.
- Professional Growth: We provide bespoke professional development to support your career journey, including specific opportunities to hone your skills as a TA.
- Our Children: Most importantly, you will work with engaged children who are excited to meet you.
Our Federation recently expanded to welcome Hensall Community Primary to our family of schools.
We are advertising for a GTA SEN to support on a 1:1 basis; sometimes it will be 2 children with one adult.
We can offer this position as 5 afternoons a week, with an MSA duty included (12.00pm to 3.35pm each day) or 2 days a week, with an MSA duty included (8.45am to 3.35pm with a 30 mins MSA duty). The days for the academic year 2026-2027 will be Monday and Friday. Total hours if 5 afternoons is GTA SEN 12.9hrs and 5 hrs MSA; total hours for the 2 days would be 11.66hrs plus 1 hr MSA.
Part time, required from November 2026
How to Apply
We warmly welcome visits to our school. If you feel you have the qualities we are looking for, please arrange a visit by contacting us at the email address below:
recruitment@wrfed.pmat.academy
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
For further details and/or an application pack, please contact
An application form and further details are available to download from our website:
https://pathfinder.academy/careers/vacancies/
Completed application forms should be emailed:
Executive Headteacher: Ms Suzanne Keeler
recruitment@wrfed.pmat.academy
Closing date: Tuesday 6 October 2026 at midday
Interview date: TBC
City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.
Company
Location
York
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent
Salary
£27,606 a year