Teaching AssistantCouncil

NON CYC VACANCY

SCHOOL VACANCY

Huntington Primary Academy is looking to appoint an enthusiastic, caring and reliable Teaching Assistant to support pupils with high needs/behavioural needs and to work with individual pupils who need extra support both individually and within a small group setting .

The work in a small group setting involves working under the guidance of a room leader in a supporting and exciting working environment where the children are at the heart of the day.

The successful candidate should enjoy working with children and be skilled with behaviour management, particularly those of high needs children with a range of SEND needs.

They will be a highly motivated, resilient and enthusiastic individual who can work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and is able to be flexible and adapt day to day. Previous experience of working in school and knowledge of behaviour management is desirable.

Visits are highly recommended to ask any further questions.

Pathfinder Multi Academy Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. An enhanced DBS check is required.

As part of our due diligence process an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. These checks are carried out to determine suitability to work with children and keep them safe. If you wish further information regarding these checks please contact 01904 806000.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

An application form and further details are available to download from the Pathfinder website:

https://pathfinder.academy/careers/vacancies/

Completed application forms should be posted or email to:

Mrs Sarah Thomas

School Business Manager

Huntington Primary Academy

North Moor Road

Huntington York

YO32 9QT

[email protected] 

Closing date:   Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date:  w/c 19 October 2026

City of York Council (CYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools, academies and external organisations (third parties). CYC are not responsible for the recruitment and employment practices of these third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment or employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Position type: Part time