Job Title: Teaching Assistant Location: Skipton Salary: £15 - £23 per hour Hours: 25 hours per week Start Date: ASAP About the Role: We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support a tutor in delivering high- quality educational support to vulnerable pupils. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone passionate about education, who thrives in a supportive role, and wants to make a real difference in students' learning journeys. Key Responsibilities: Assist the tutor in preparing and delivering engaging lessons and activities Provide two-to-one support for pupils alongside a tutor Help manage learning resources and maintain an organised learning environment Monitor student progress and provide feedback to the tutor Support students emotionally, offering encouragement and helping them to engage with the session Maintain a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning atmosphere Requirements: Experience working with children or in an educational setting is essential Experience working with children with SEN or SEMH is preferred A genuine interest in education and helping students achieve their potential Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Patience, empathy, and a positive attitude GCSEs ( or equivalent) in English and Maths; further qualifications are a plus What We Offer: A supportive and collaborative working environment Opportunities for professional development and training Flexible working hours to suit your schedule The chance to make a real impact on students’ lives How to Apply: Please apply with your CV. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.