General Teaching Assistant (SEN)Council

Grade: C/DSalary: £13.28 - £13.92 per hourVacancy Hours: 8.75 hours per week. Monday - Friday 11.40am – 1.25pm.

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire, Romanby Primary School

The post holder will work in KS2 with a pupil with a medical condition on a 1:1 basis. The successful candidate will preferably have had experience of supporting children with diabetes. The role will include supporting the pupil with their glucose checks, lunchtime diabetes routine, meal supervision and recognition and treatment of low or high glucose levels.

Full child-specific training will be arranged through the appropriate healthcare professionals. The successful candidate must be willing to undertake this training, follow agreed procedures accurately, maintain clear records and seek assistance promptly when required.

The role requires sensitivity, good communication and the ability to encourage the pupil’s independence while maintaining their safety, dignity and inclusion in school life. The successful candidate will work closely with the class teacher, SENCo, other support staff and external professionals. They must be able to secure good relationships, have a calm manner, a positive attitude and be able use their own initiative.

We provide you with:

• Children and parents who are positive and proud of their school

• Valuable experience

• A successful and experienced team

• The opportunity to make a difference to young people’s lives

Romanby Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils. We have a Child Protection Policy, and all staff receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an ENHANCED Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.

For further details and an application pack please email [email protected]

Key Dates:

Closing Date: Sunday 22nd November 2026

Interview: TBC

Key Documents:

Job Description and Person Specification

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept 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.

Position type: 8.75 hours per week. Monday - Friday 11.40am – 1.25pm.