General Teaching Assistant at Ryedale School

The purpose of this post is to work with teachers to support teaching and learning by working with individuals or small groups of pupils under the direction of teaching staff, and may be responsible for some learning activities within the overall teaching plan with access to support and guidance as required.

Job Details

Hours of Work:  35  Hours Per Week,  Term Time Only (39 Weeks Per Year) 

Position Type:  Permanent ,  Part-time with the potential for various flexible options

Line Manager:  SENDCo

Travel Required:  No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

About the Role
We are seeking two enthusiastic and committed General Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team. The successful candidates will work closely with teaching staff to support students’ learning and wellbeing across the school.

Key Responsibilities

• ·       Provide classroom support to teachers and students
• ·       Assist with the preparation of learning materials
• ·       Support individual and small group interventions
• ·       Contribute to the wider life of the school

What We’re Looking For

• ·       A positive, proactive attitude and a genuine passion for supporting young people
• ·       Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• ·       Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• ·       Reliability, flexibility, and a willingness to learn
• ·       Experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential
• ·       Strong commitment to safeguarding

Why Join Us?
Ryedale Secondary School is part of Areté Learning Trust, committed to providing high-quality education and support for all students. You will be joining a collaborative team dedicated to excellence and continuous improvement.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.  You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process.  Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

The Areté Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.