Job Description

Salary: 24,790 per annum, pro rata. Actual 18,472 per annum.

Grade: C, Scale point 5

Contract: Temporary (maternity leave)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week, across 5 days, term time only, plus 5 training days

Location: Thirsk, North Yorkshire, Thirsk School & Sixth Form College

THIRSK SCHOOL & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE EDUCATING TODAY, PREPARING FOR TOMORROW



"A good school" Ofsted February 2022


TOPCLIFFE ROAD, SOWERBY, THIRSK, NORTH YORKSHIRE, YO7 1RZ



11-18 MIXED COMPREHENSIVE SCHOOL: 1006 STUDENTS INCLUDING 125 IN SIXTH FORM COLLEGE



HEADTEACHER: EMMA LAMBDEN


TELEPHONE: 01845 522024 WEBSITE: www.thirskschool.org






GTA (SEN) Mat Leave Required for September 2025, to work within our vibrant SEND Department. The successful candidate will work with individual students and groups of students with a range of special educational needs. Candidates should have Literacy and Numeracy Qualifications e.g. Level 2 qualification or equivalent and further qualifications in learning support would be an advantage or relevant experience in running clubs or activities that support social inclusion.



22.5 hours per week, across 5 days, term time only, plus 5 training days and the salary will be APT&C Grade C scale point 5 (24,790 pro rata) depending on experience and service for NYC. This equates to 18,472 per annum. Days and times worked to be agreed. Holidays will not be allowed during term time, unless under exceptional and approved circumstances.


If candidates want to get a flavour of our school - please visit our website, though aspects of our information are currently under revision. We would also direct you to our Facebook page, Twitter account our YouTube channel. A downloadable application form is available from our website: www.thirskschool.org or upon request from andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org. We will conduct interviews in school.



Our ambitious school is based in the easily accessible market town of Thirsk, which lies very close to the A1(M), A19 and mainline rail links, between two beautiful National Parks.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 10th July 2025, although we reserve the right to close our application process early if we get a strong response to this advert. Interviews will take place shortly after.



If you are excited by the opportunity to join us, please send your completed application to andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org



Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Key Documents:

Applicant Information Pack.



Application Form.



Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children and approved references.


North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies 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. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

General Teaching Assistant SEN

Salary:

24,790 - 24,790 per annum, pro rata

Posted:

25/06/2025

Closing date:

10/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59