Job Description

Salary:

24,796 to 25,989 pro rata, per annum plus SEND Allowance

Grade:

CD with SEND Allowance

Contract:

Fixed Term from 1st December 2025 - 31st July 2026

Hours:

25 Hours falling within Mon - Fri, 08:45-15:30 (Term-Time Only)

Location:

Skipton, North Yorkshire






Water Street Primary School is seeking to appoint a motivated, enthusiastic and committed teaching assistant to join our team.


The post holder will primarily work in our Year 3 classroom, but will need to have the confidence to work with pupils across the primary age range.


The successful candidates will have experience of supporting individual and groups of children with SEND. They will work closely with class teachers, the SENDCo, other support staff and external professionals.

The successful candidate will:

Have a passion to support and 'Create Bright Futures for all of our children. Be an enthusiastic and hard-working team player Be energetic, motivated and positive, with a can-do attitude Have high expectations and standards Be resilient and flexible Be personable, with a good sense of humour Ideally, have previous experience in a primary school or health care setting.

As a teaching assistant at Water Street Community Primary School, we will offer you:

A caring environment that has a strong vision for our pupils. A range of resources to further enhance your teaching and learning. A talented and supportive staff team. A supportive leadership team and governing body. High levels of parental support Tailored CPD and opportunities to support career progression.

When applying please take into account the following:

All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. Our school office will send an email to acknowledge receipt of your application. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification. The information you provide in this section will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

Safer Recruitment and Disclosures

When completing your application, you are required to provide two employment references. Water



Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment and will ensure that all recruitment and selection practices and procedures reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) along with other relevant employment checks including online searches.

Equality and Diversity

Cowling Community Primary School is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, medical history, skin colour, marital status, genetic information or parental status.


Water Street Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. Enhanced DBS, proof of qualifications and appropriate references will be required.


Prospective candidates are warmly welcomed and encouraged to visit the school. To make an appointment or for any further information, please contact Mrs Susan Overson (School Business Manager) at 01756 793026 or sbm@waterstreetschool.org.uk

Key Dates:

Closing Date:

Midday Friday 14th November

Interview Date:

Friday 21st November

Key Documents:

Application Form






Applications should be returned to: sbm@waterstreetschool.org.uk marked

GTA SEN Application

- confidential

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 with SEND Allowance

Salary:

24,796 - 25,989 pro rata, per annum

Posted:

03/11/2025

Closing date:

14/11/2025

Closing time:

23:59