Relief Learning Support Assistant

**Location**:Whitby School and Sixth Form

**Contract**: Relief

**Hours/ Working Pattern**: 32.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday, Term time only

**Salary/ Hourly Rate**: Grade CD, £12.85 - £13.47 per hour, £24,796 - £25,989 per annum full time equivalent, +SEN allowance

**Closing Date**:11:59pm Monday 25th August 2025

**Interviews**:Friday 5th September

**Start Date**:ASAP

**_Are you a youth worker or newly qualified teaching assistant looking to develop experience? Or are you an experienced Primary School TA looking to explore working with older children?_**

**About Us**

Whitby School is a new school; an exciting development for the Whitby community. Our school will be a positive, warm, and welcoming school where pupils will aim to do their very best and take pride in their achievements. By constantly challenging our pupils to excel, we will nurture aspirations and strive to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in our young people.

We are looking for colleagues who will provide a creative, safe, and caring environment where every child is known and cared for as an individual. In this climate, every young person can thrive as they develop in personality, character and intellect and become a highly successful learner and individual.

**Our opportunity**

This short contract role is ideal for youth workers or new teaching assistants looking to develop experience.

Meeting the needs of pupils at Whitby School has always been a very important part of our ethos. Whitby School is an inclusive school and aims to provide the support for all pupils.

In this role, you'll be the hero for students who need a little extra help. You'll work closely with small groups and individual students, guided by our amazing class teachers and Leadership Team.

You will deliver engaging tasks set by teachers and senior staff, and inspire students to stay positive and motivated. It's all about creating a supportive and dynamic learning environment where every student can thrive.

**We are looking for a LSA who**:

- Will be able to provide one-to-one, small group and in-class support for students, under the direction of the class teacher and Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator.
- Will be confident and empathetic working with students who have a range of support needs, which can include physical, learning, emotional and behavioural needs.
- Will have good literacy, numeracy and interpersonal skills and have experience of supporting and working with students with a range of additional learning needs.
- Has suitable experience of working in a school environment with students and possesses an understanding of the importance of safeguarding children in a school setting.

**We can offer you**

A supportive, collaborative team who openly
- ideas and best practice
- A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
- Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
- Opportunities for CPD and career progression

**You will**:

- Have suitable previous experience in working with children and young people
- Be able to support in the delivery of high-quality learning experiences for all students
- Be supportive, nurturing and understanding.
- Seek to make learning exciting and a positive experience
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Demonstrate good communication skills both orally and in writing

**Queries / School Visits**

Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.

**Application Process**

Download the job description

We do not accept CVs.

Previously unsuccessful applicants from the last 6 months need not apply.

**Employment History**

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your **full** employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

**Suitable References**

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

**Supporting Information**
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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 have a robust child protection _policy_ and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment._
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**Relief Learning Support Assistant**

**Posted**:12/08/2025

**Closing date**:25/08/2025

**Closing time**:23:59