Permanent, Term time only 

30 hours per week (Monday to Friday) 

Grade 4 

£25,114 to £26,319 (£17,485 - £18,323 pro rata)

Respect, honesty and kindness are the school values. These are the bedrock of everything the school does. They are exemplified in lessons, at break times and lunchtimes and during extra-curricular clubs and educational visits- Ofsted 2023 

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support within our Enhanced Resource Provision at Huntington School but also to support in the main school if needed. This role requires a confident and resilient person who can deal with students effectively in situations. While full training will be provided, experience of the following would be an advantage: 

• Autism Spectrum Condition 

• Social-emotional regulation 

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, which can lead to avoidance and compulsive behaviours. 

• High levels of anxiety and mental health. 

• Limited use of verbal language and non-verbal skills. 

If you are considering this position, then you must have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent to) as the role will involve supporting students with English/Literacy and Numeracy. 

About Huntington School Enhanced Resource provision  

Huntington ERP is a specialist provision on-site, that opened in September 2023. It offers a supportive and nurturing learning environment for children and young people to reach their potential. All children and young people in the ERP have an EHCP with a primary need of communication and interaction (with and without a diagnosis of autism) and are likely to have had support at primary focussed on self-esteem, social anxiety and managing their environment. The ERP provides specialist education for those children and young people with social interaction and communication differences and related social anxiety.   

 Children and young people are taught by teachers and HLTA’s in small groups for the majority of the school day. They have access to mainstream school at Huntington for some lessons, with the number of lessons dependent on strengths and specific interests. The enhanced support focusses on building confidence in social interactions in a nurturing environment, to gain confidence in themselves, become more independent and progress their learning to ensure successful outcomes for adult life.     

If you would like any more information about this role before making an application, please email the ERP Lead, Naz Kaur: n.kaur@huntington-ed.org.uk   

Huntington School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post.  

We are unable to accept CVs in place of application forms. Please download a job description and an application form from our school website: https://huntingtonschool.co.uk/about/vacancies/ . Completed application forms should be returned either by email to vacancies@huntington-ed.org.uk. or by post to Vacancies, Huntington School, Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9WT.   

Huntington School is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.  
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to thrive. We are dedicated to removing barriers and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and within the workplace to support every applicant to be their very best. If you require any additional support to enable you to make an application please contact Paula Edwards, Human Resources Manager: by email to p.edwards@huntington-ed.org.uk   

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 25th February 2026 

Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 3rd March 2026