Job Description

Salary: 24,027 - 25,183 pro rata

Grade: CD

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 21.25 hours per week

Location: Austwick, Lancaster- Austwick CE (VA) Primary School

General Teaching Assistant (SEN)

Would you like to work somewhere you can make a real difference and be part of a friendly team in an inclusive and nurturing school?



We are looking for a General Teaching Assistant to work with and support a child within our school. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of a dedicated and passionate team who put children first, providing the very best education.

The successful candidate will:

Have experience of working with children with autism and the use of visual support systems

Have excellent communication and organisational skills

Be willing to undertake on-going training as appropriate

Be committed to working as part of a team

Be flexible and able to use their initiative

Have a cheerful disposition and a sense of humour

Be patient and calm


Visits to the school are encouraged and an informal discussion with the Headteacher is welcomed. Please ring the school office to arrange.


Austwick CE (VA) Primary School and Nursery is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils 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. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. An online search will be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain.



Please contact Elise Wright, Administrator, with any queries about the role or to arrange a visit to our school: admin@austwick.n-yorks.sch.uk 015242 51366

Please send completed application forms to Beth McHardy, Interim Headteacher at Austwick CE (VA) Primary School, Austwick, LA2 8BN or by email to admin@austwick.n-yorks.sch.uk


Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026

Interview date: Thursday 22nd January 2026

Venue for interview: Austwick CE (VA) Primary School, Austwick, LA2 8BN

Start date: As soon as possible

Key Documents:

Person Specification

Application Form



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General Teaching Assistant with SEN

Salary:

24,027 - 25,183 pro rata

Posted:

11/12/2025

Closing date:

19/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59