EYFS General Teaching Assistant (SEN) in Hunmanby

Salary: GTA £19,131.00 (Actual salary incl. SEN allowance pending pay award)

Grade: GTA SEN is Grade CD / SCP 3 (with additional SEN allowance)

Contract: Fixed Term Appointment to 31/07/2027

Hours: 30 hrs GTA SEN (8:45am – 15:15pm Monday – Friday, This role will include lunchtime supervision)

Location: Hunmanby, North Yorkshire

General Teaching Assistant (SEN) within the EYFS Setting. The Headteacher and Governing Body of Hunmanby Primary School are seeking to appoint a motivated and inspiring GTA (SEN) to join our small, friendly team. Under the direction of the class teacher, this post will be within the EYFS setting to support and improve access to learning for a child/children with additional needs. The role will involve 1:1 work as well as integrated support with the whole class. This would be on a fixed term basis, until 31st July 2027.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with children, has sound knowledge of EYFS (in particular SEN children);
• Be supportive, nurturing, patient and understanding;
• Be able to develop positive working relationships with pupils, parents, staff and other professionals;
• Be able to support in the delivery of high quality learning experiences for all pupils;
• Have high expectations of learning and behaviour and inspire and motivate our children;
• Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience;
• Work well as part of a team;
• Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills;
• Is able to use their initiative and work flexibly;
• Is positive and resilient;
• Be willing to undertake and act on relevant professional development and training.

In return we can offer:

• A friendly and supportive environment in which to work;
• A hard working and committed team;
• Supportive parents, Governors and community;
• Pupils with excellent behaviour;
• The opportunity for personal progression for the right candidate.

Applications are invited from people who are committed to ensuring the best outcomes for children. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced Level DBS is required for appointment to this post.

Queries / School Visits Please contact Keely Ware for more information. Please complete the NYC application form which can be downloaded from the tab at the bottom of this advert and send your completed form to Mrs Keely Ware at the school: admin@hunmanby.nyorks.sch.uk. Please contact us if you need an application form in a different format.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy should we receive an overwhelming response. We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. 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 share this commitment. This post is subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.