Salary: GTA £ 24,796.00 + SEN allowance £1,529.00 pro rata, MSA is £24,413 pro rata

Grade: GTA SEN is Grade CD / SCP 3 (with additional SEN allowance), MSA is Grade AB / SCP 2

Contract: Fixed Term Appointment to 31/08/2026

Hours: 23.5 hrs GTA SEN, 2.5 hours MSA (30 min lunch duty on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday)

Weekend Working: N/A

Location: Scotton Lingerfield Primary School, Knaresborough

 

Position General Teaching Assistant (SEN) within the EYFS Setting with Midday Supervisor duties. Wrap around cover when as required.

Relief cover for Breakfast Club may be occasionally required which would be paid as additional hours.

 

The Headteacher and Governing Body of Scotton Lingerfield 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 with SEN. 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 August 2026.

 

• Has experience working with children, has sound knowledge of EYFS (in particular SEN children);
• Can work well as part of a team;
• Is able to use their initiative and work flexibly;
• Is positive and resilient;
• Is an excellent communicator, able to liaise successfully with children, colleagues and parents and understands the importance of confidentiality.

 

• 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.

 

The closing date for applicants is 14/11/2025 and the interviews will take place in the week commencing 14 November 2025.

 

Please contact Coral Atkinson or Nicole Haworth, School Administrators, on 01423 862209 or via admin@scotton-lingerfield.n-yorks.sch.uk if you require any further information. Please use the application form found below

 

and email or post to the address above.

 

Key Dates:

 

Closing date: 14th November 2025

Interview Date: Week commencing 17th November 2025

Venue For Interview: Scotton Lingerfield Primary School

Start Date: ASAP

 

child protection policy.pdf

 

msa job description.pdf

 

gta job description person specification 1 .pdf

 

application form 1 .pdf