Salary: £26,847 - £28,153, pro rata

Grade: E

Contract Type: Permanent

Working hours: (1) 30 hours per week, term time only; (2) 22.5 hours per week, term time only

Location: Malton, North Yorkshire - Norton Community Primary School

Join Our Team at Norton Community Primary School

Norton Community Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community school providing education for children aged 3 to 11 years. We currently have approximately 520 pupils on roll and are proud of our highly regarded Targeted Mainstream Provision (TMP), known as the Satellite, which supports children with significant Communication and Interaction needs.

We are seeking to appoint two dedicated, caring and skilled Advanced Teaching Assistants (ATA) to join our SEND team and support pupils within our Targeted Mainstream Provision. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside experienced practitioners in a successful and inclusive setting that is committed to ensuring every child achieves their full potential.

The successful candidates will work under the direction of the SEND Teacher, SENCO and Senior Leadership Team to support the learning, communication, social development and emotional wellbeing of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), including those with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).

We are particularly interested in candidates who have experience of supporting pupils within Key Stage 2, especially Years 3 to 6, and who have a strong understanding of Communication and Interaction needs, including autism spectrum conditions. The successful candidates will ideally have experience of supporting pupils with autism and communication and interaction needs, including the use of communication systems, sensory regulation strategies and approaches that promote emotional regulation, independence and successful participation in learning.

About Our Targeted Mainstream Provision

Our Targeted Mainstream Provision provides a nurturing, structured and inclusive environment where pupils receive personalised support tailored to their individual needs. Provision is planned around pupils' EHCP outcomes, developmental needs and strengths, enabling them to make progress both academically and socially.

Working closely with families, external professionals and mainstream colleagues, our provision aims to:

• Support pupils to achieve the outcomes identified in their EHCPs.
• Promote independence, communication and self-regulation skills.
• Remove barriers to learning and participation.
• Develop positive relationships and friendships with peers.
• Facilitate access to mainstream learning opportunities wherever appropriate.
• Promote successful inclusion and reintegration into mainstream classes when this is in the best interests of the child.

The successful candidates will play a key role in helping pupils develop confidence, resilience and independence within a safe, supportive and aspirational environment.

The Successful Candidates Will:

• Be passionate about securing the best outcomes for children with SEND.
• Have experience of supporting children with Communication and Interaction needs, including autism spectrum conditions, and an understanding of sensory processing differences, emotional regulation and communication development.
• Have knowledge and practical experience of supporting pupils using evidence-informed approaches and communication strategies such as Attention Autism, Zones of Regulation and sensory regulation approaches, or be willing to undertake further training in these areas.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be able to build positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues.
• Show initiative, flexibility and resilience in a dynamic school environment.
• Support pupils with their learning, social communication, emotional regulation and personal development.
• Contribute effectively to assessment, monitoring and recording of pupil progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers, the SENCO, external agencies, therapists and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and promoting pupil wellbeing.

We Can Offer:

• A welcoming and supportive school community.
• Dedicated and experienced leadership and SEND teams.
• High-quality professional development and training opportunities.
• A well-resourced Targeted Mainstream Provision.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and families.
• A rewarding role within a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team.

This is a wonderfully rewarding opportunity to have a lasting impact on the educational, social and emotional development of children with SEND.

Application Process

Closing Date: 20/11/2026

Completed applications should be returned to:

Helen Piercy, Business Manager - helenpiercy@norton-pri.n-yorks.sch.uk

Applicants should submit a completed application form together with a supporting statement of no more than two sides of A4 outlining their suitability for the role.

Interview details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. If you have not heard from us within seven days of the closing date, please assume on this occasion that your application has been unsuccessful.

Key Documents

ATA SEND Information Pack.docx

Job Description and Person Specification - ATA.docx

Application Form - ATA SEND.docx

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Statement

Norton Community Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment.

We operate robust safer recruitment procedures in accordance with statutory guidance, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). All appointments are subject to satisfactory preemployment checks including:

• An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children's Barred List check.
• Online searches of shortlisted candidates.
• Verification of identity and right to work in the UK.
• Verification of qualifications and professional status where applicable.
• Satisfactory references and employment history checks.

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are dedicated to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of our pupils and wider community.

The school takes its responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children seriously, and all staff are expected to uphold this commitment at all times.

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.