Inclusive Learning Support Assistant 

School-Led Resourced Provision (SRP) - Communication and Interaction (including ASD) 

Scale Pay Point 7 (Range 7 -11) Actual Annual Salary: £14,574 - £15,826 per annum

Pattern of hours will be 24 hours each week 

Term time only plus 3 days 

The successful candidate will work as directed to meet the educational needs of students and support them in all areas of school life, where necessary.  They will encourage students to become independent learners and at all times respect confidentiality of information relating to the school and its students.

If you have the ability to engage and enthuse our students coupled with the drive and commitment required to be an exceptional member of our team, then we would like to hear from you.

Ilkley Grammar School is an outstanding, vibrant 11-18 comprehensive, with over a 400 year tradition of serving the local community. We are committed to Personal Best as reflected in our Vision and Values:

“Our vision at Ilkley Grammar School is to provide a world-class, inclusive education and exceptional opportunities which will enrich us both individually and collectively as a community. We will inspire, support and challenge each other to achieve our Personal Best so that we all grow in wisdom and stature. By modelling our Personal Best values and championing equality and diversity, we will make a positive difference to our own lives and the lives of others and will be empowered to lead and influence positive change on a local, regional, national and global scale.”

We are the founding school of Moorlands Learning Trust and a member of the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance with a firm commitment to school to school support and developing highly effective collaborative practices. 

We are looking for:

• • Work as directed in supporting and enabling students with ASD to access the curriculum
• • Work in partnership with the teacher in the classroom to ensure students are able to achieve their  
• • personal best
• • Promote students’ independence, self-esteem and social inclusion
• • Monitor student progress and report back to the SRP Manager
• • Support and champion the work of the SRP and inclusion across the school

In return for your commitment we can offer:   

• “a culture where everyone feels valued and supported to develop” (Ofsted) 
• the opportunity to make a real difference 
• students who “enjoy their lessons”, “behave exceptionally well” and “show respect for each other” 
• personalised CPD with a strong commitment to professional growth 
• an inspiring and enthusiastic team of colleagues across the teaching and associate staff 
• a very calm and orderly school with high expectations and an ethos of trust and care 
• a supportive leadership team who “provide strong personal and professional care”  
• a location on the edge of Ilkley Moor in beautiful Wharfedale which was judged by The Sunday Times as the best place to live in the North and North East in 2025. 
• excellent transport links to Leeds and Bradford 

Closing date for applications: 8am Monday 6th July 2026

Provisional interview date:      Week commencing 6th July 2026

Ilkley Grammar School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children and young people in our recruitment procedures and in all our work across and beyond school.  The school adheres to statutory guidelines in respect to safe recruitment.  All persons employed by the school, in any capacity, will undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and confirmation of employment is subject to a successful outcome.  All teaching staff members recruited by the school have their eligibility to teach checked with the DfE.