Job Description

Salary:

12.85 - 13.47 per hour

Grade:

CD

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (until July 2026), Term Time Only, Variable Hours

Working Hours:

Initially 10 hours per week, 10:00 - 12:00, Monday to Friday

Location:

Pateley Bridge, North Yorkshire

St Cuthbert's CE Primary School, Pateley Bridge

Join Our Team - SEN Teaching Assistant to work 1:1 with a child who has additional needs

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Are you proactive, hardworking, and enthusiastic about energetic, child-centred learning? If so, we'd love to hear from you!



We are seeking a dedicated and motivated

one to one Teaching Assistant

to join our fantastic team and support a child with additional needs.



The successful candidate will also be committed to promoting and supporting our mission to: Create a school Community that works together to improve and create aspirational experiences and a knowledge rich curriculum for our pupils. It lays out a vision for an educational approach that enables all pupils and adults to be nurtured, thrive and succeed.



Growing potential and achieving high performance - creating confident and knowledgeable thinkers through our Vision -

Believe - Achieve -

Inspire

and our CHAMPS Values (Community, Hope, Mission, Perseverance, Shine') and through living and breathing our CHAMPS and Rights Respecting values in a highly effective and busy two-way federation.

We are looking for someone who:

Understands how young children learn and develop. Ideally has previous experience working in a school setting and with SEN children. Can confidently deliver planned learning activities for under the guidance of a class teacher. Is proactive, reliable, and shows initiative. Understands and prioritises safeguarding. Acts professionally with integrity and strong time management skills. Is enthusiastic, adaptable, and a great team player. Communicates clearly and effectively with children and adults.

Would you like to be part of:

A federation described by Ofsted (2022) as "a small federation with big ambitions for its pupils"*?
A child-focused team where every decision is made with the best interests of our children in mind? Rights Respecting Schools where

respect

and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do? A nurturing, calm, and safe environment where both children and staff flourish? A federation committed to

continuous professional development

and

staff wellbeing

, including access to an on-site Mental Health Champion? A close-knit school community with strong parent support and local links within the Nidderdale National Landscape?

If you answered

'yes'

, we warmly invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Why join us?

Beautiful rural settings ideal for outdoor and adventurous learning. Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who are keen to learn. A supportive, collaborative team with a strong sense of purpose. Access to excellent CPD opportunities and career development. A school culture that values wellbeing - with perks like a

birthday day off

and a

Christmas shopping day

. A federation grounded in Christian values, where

no one is left behind

(Matthew 18:12-14). A place where staff feel valued, supported, and truly part of something special.

Ready to apply?

Please send your completed application to:

bm@uppernidderdalefed.school

If you are interested, please call 01423 711407 to speak with the Executive Headteacher, Miss Nicola Thornber, to find out more and arrange a visit.

Key Documents:

Application Pack: Teaching Assistant.docx

Application Form.docx

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 25 September 2025

Interview Date: 30 September 2025

Venue for Interview: St Cuthbert's CE Primary School



The Upper Nidderdale Primary Federation 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 our 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.


Please note that an online search will be completed for shortlisted candidates.


North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertises vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC is not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accepts 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.

Teaching Assistant

Salary:

12.85 - 13.47 per hour

Posted:

22/09/2025

Closing date:

25/09/2025

Closing time:

23:59