General Teaching Assistant

 Term time only, including Training Days

Grade CD (points 2-6) £17,506 - £18,065 per annum (actual)

30 hours per week (8.45am-3.30pm, Monday – Friday)

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 SENDCO, 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 by midnight on Sunday, 21^st June 2026.

Interviews will be held week commencing 22^nd June 2026.

Safeguarding

St Aidan’s Church of England High School (Part of Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust) 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 Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust. Checks are also undertaken to verify identity, address, qualifications required for the post, right to work in the UK and previous employment history.