Salary: £16,969 - £18,065 per annum
Grade: CD
Contract: Permanent – Term Time Only
Hours: 30 hours per week – 08:45 – 15:30 Monday to Friday
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire, St Aidan's Church of England High School
Do you want to work in a school where the behaviour and attitudes of students is outstanding, a school which is driven by strong values, a caring ethos and a commitment to educational excellence, and where each and every student knows the gift of life in all its fullness? Furthermore,
a school where extra-curricular success is amongst the highest in the country and student outcomes are well above national average.
We are looking for enthusiastic General Teaching Assistants to work in our highly valued Learning Support Department. This is an extremely varied role assisting those students with Special Educational Needs. Under the guidance of the Director of Learning Support, and the Classroom
Teachers, you will be providing support for children with a variety of educational needs, enabling all of our students to thrive, both within, and outside of, the classroom.
Work will vary, enabling access to the curriculum within the classroom to students with SEND. Liaising with class teachers to support the management of pupil behaviour in lessons will also be of paramount importance.
We pride ourselves on being an inclusive school, facilitating learning through excellent teaching and support, and promoting a whole-child approach in terms of social and emotional development. You will be involved in supporting individuals in classroom activities, on educational visits, and with
IT, using specialist learning aids and physical equipment as appropriate.
Working with the SENDCO and the Teaching Staff, you will contribute to annual review meetings and liaise with relevant agencies and parents in a mutually beneficial and professional manner. You will use your initiative, responding to situations as they arise, using your skills and experience
to bring the very best out of our students with special educational needs.
Completed applications should be submitted via My New Term by 9am on Monday, 3rd November 2025.
Safeguarding
YCST is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment with the Trust. We expect all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children.
Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust reserves the right to interview sooner than the specified dates given. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.
Key Dates
Closing Date: 3rd November 2025
Key Documents
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
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We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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.