General Teaching Assistant, St Aidan’s Church of England High School

**Salary: £16,963 per annum**

**Grade: C**

**Contract: Permanent, Term time only plus training days**

**Hours: 30 hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm, Monday to Friday)**

**Location**: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 an enthusiastic General Teaching Assistant 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 Head of Learning Support 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.

**Safeguarding**

St Aidan’s Church of England High School (Part of YCST) takes safeguarding very seriously and is committed to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all children and the prevention of extremism. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Successful applicants will be required to provide references, undertake an enhanced check through the Disclosure and Barring Service and comply with the Safeguarding Policy and Child Protection Practices of YCST. Checks are also undertaken to verify identity, address, qualifications required for the post, right to work in the UK and previous employment history.

**Key Dates**:
**Closing: 9th February 2025**

**Key Documents**:
Job Description.pdf

Application Form.docx

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 Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

**General Teaching Assistant, St Aidan’s Church of England High School**

**Location**:St Aidan's Church of England High School - Academy

**Town**:Harrogate

**Salary**:£16,963 - £16,963 per annum

**Posted**:28/01/2025

**Closing date**:09/02/2025

**Closing time**:23:59

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