City of York Council
Teaching Assistant 2 - SEND & SEMH
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Danesgate is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs. We are seeking to recruit teaching assistants to work in our Primary and Secondary classes who have worked with children who have SEMH and SEN. Danesgate is a very welcoming and vibrant place to work and offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people. We would be glad to hear from applicants who have previously worked as a teaching assistant or who have a similar background working with children who have SEMH and SEN. The vacancy would be varied and anyone considering this post is welcome and encouraged to come and have a look around and an informal chat.
Please see the job description for more detail and also visit our website www.danesgatecommunity.org.uk
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Please ring Melanie Shepherd on 01904 555555 for a further chat if you would find this useful.
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.
This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.
An application form and further details are available to download from the school website www.danesgatecommunity.org.uk
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Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: Danesgate Community, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB or email melanie.shepherd@york.gov.uk
Applications are accepted via post or email.
Closing date: Thursday 24 September 2026 at 12 midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 29 September 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.
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