Salary: £12.85 - £13.47 per hour, £24,796 - £25,989 + SEN allowance of £2,787 PA
Grade: CD
Contract: Fixed Term (Until 31st August 2026), Term Time Only
Hours: 32.5 hours per week
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Follifoot CofE Primary School
Employed by NYC on behalf of the Federation of Follifoot and Spofforth Schools with Follifoot as the ‘base’ school.
Are you passionate about making a difference to children’s lives? Do you have experience supporting pupils with ASD and SLCN? Join our welcoming village primary school, with delightful pupils, as a General Teaching Assistant!
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring GTA to join our supportive team on a fixed-term, full-time basis (32.5 hours per week, term time only). This role includes:
• Providing 1:1 and small group support for children with ASD and SLCN within our SEND provision
• Supporting learning in the classroom and during lunchtimes
• Assisting with in-class and general support across the school
What We’re Looking For
• Level 2 qualification or above in a relevant area
• Experience working with children with ASD and SLCN (essential)
• A passion for education, teamwork, and professional growth
What We Offer
• Supportive staff team, engaged parents, and a dedicated Governing Body
• Caring environment with a strong vision and ethos
• Delightful pupils in a close-knit school community
• Professional development opportunities through HART Teaching School Alliance, LA, Diocese, and North Yorkshire Safeguarding Board
Safeguarding Follifoot CofE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to the satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.
If you are committed to helping every child thrive and want to be part of a friendly and forward-thinking team, we’d love to hear from you!
Visits to the school prior to application are welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by calling our senior administrator Hayley Lound, based at Follifoot School, on 01423 872580. Please also contact the school for an informal conversation about the role.
Applicants should complete the standard NYCC application form and send via email to: office@ffspschools.co.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 10.11.2025
Interviews: 20.11.2025
Start Date: January 2026 or sooner
Key Documents:
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