Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Grade: E
Salary: £25,989.00 - £26,824.00 per annum, pro rata
Vacancy Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only (37 weeks per year)
General Teaching Assistant – High Needs Learner Programme at Personalised Learning College
We have a new and exciting opportunity for one new general teaching support assistant to make a significant contribution to our Special Education Needs learning provision for our post 16 learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan attending the Personalised Learning College (PLC) in Harrogate.
PLC enable young people to access local learning opportunities which will lead to community participation, and wherever possible independent living and/or employment/ or preparation for adulthood.
This will be achieved by collaborating with the young person to develop clear learning aims and objectives, which will empower individuals with the skills, confidence and challenge to be successful in adult life.
The Personalised Learning College delivers a person-centred programme which supports the young person to develop, and progress based on a clear understanding of their personal needs and aspirations. You will work under the direction of the class teacher, to help plan and deliver learning opportunities designed around the individual and focusing on three pathways: personal progress, independence and employment.
You will support a young people to achieve their Individual Learning targets; sometimes providing personal care as required.
The post (term time only, 37 weeks per year) is 20 hours per week based at the PLC Hub in Harrogate.
Why Join us?
Pension Scheme : Save for your future with our generous Local Government Pension Scheme.
Fitness Discounts: Discounted Gym memberships at various gyms across the county.
Lifestyle Savings : Enjoy a wide range of discounts at hundreds of popular high-street and online retailers.
Additional wellbeing support, employee assistance, and development opportunities.
If you want to be part of a service that’s making a real difference, we’d love to hear from you.
To find out more about working in the Personalised Learning College, contact Susan Welsh, PLC Hub Coordinator, via email at susan.welsh@northyorks.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date: 10th November 2025
Interview Date: 20th November 2025
Venue for Interview: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Key Documents:
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.