Specialist Teaching Assistant

2 weeks ago

York, York City, United Kingdom NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL Full time £19,116 - £19,922 per year

Salary: £25,989 - £26,403 pro rata (actual salary £19,216 - £19,522)

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2026

Hours: 32.5 hours per week, Term Time Only

Location: York, North Yorkshire

We wish to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking teaching assistant to join our friendly, inclusive school, to support SEND children across the school. The role will involve working with children who have a range of complex needs such as ASD, speech and language difficulties or cognition and learning challenges. The role could involve working in our mainstream plus provision or supporting children across the school working in their own classes.

The successful candidate will have a clear commitment to promoting the well-being of all the children in our care and to raising standards.

St Benedict's Catholic Primary School is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust, a family of 32 primary schools, and 6 secondary schools. With more than 12,300 pupils and 1,500 plus staff, the Trust is now one of the largest Catholic Multi Academy Trust in the UK.

We are looking for a teaching assistant who:

  • Will promote our friendly Catholic ethos, and will work as part of a committed team.

  • Will be an excellent practitioner with high expectations for children in their learning and behaviour.

  • Provide tailored support to pupils in both classroom and individual settings.

  • Work closely with teachers, therapists and other professionals to support pupil progress.

  • Contribute towards creating a safe, inclusive and stimulating learning environment.

  • Support pupils with personal care and physical needs where required.

  • Have the ability to form positive, professional and effective relationships with colleagues across school, other professionals and parents/carers.

  • Will have a commitment to innovation, creativity and inclusion.

We can offer:

  • A strong Catholic ethos.

  • Happy and enthusiastic pupils, who are eager to learn and to benefit from an enriched, extended curriculum.

  • Hard working and dedicated colleagues.

  • Good professional development opportunities.

  • Supportive governors and parents who want the very best for our school.

Visits to the school are welcome please ring the school office on to arrange an appointment.

Key Dates:

Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025 by 9am

Interview date: To Be Confirmed

Required: January 2026

Key Documents:

Application Pack

Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust is committed to equality of opportunity, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check along with other relevant employment checks.

Specialist Teaching Assistant

Salary: £19,216 - £19,522 per annum

Posted: 27/11/2025

Closing date: 12/12/2025

Closing time: 23:59

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