Advanced Teaching Assistant, Personalised Learning College

Children's Social Work Matters; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institute is seeking an SEN Advanced Teaching Assistant to support young people with special educational needs in Northallerton. This role involves collaboration with teachers, development of individualized learning programs, and assistance with personal care, enabling students to thrive and prepare for adult life in their community.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs is desirable.
• Understanding of personalized education plans is essential.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Work with a qualified teacher to deliver personalized learning plans.
• Support personal care and medical needs as required.
• Help young people develop skills for independent living.

Skills

Collaboration

Empathy

Communication

Adaptability

Education

Level 3 Teaching Assistant Qualification

Job description

Advanced Teaching Assistant, Personalised Learning College

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Location: PLC Hub Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton or the Colburn Hub, Catterick.

Grade: F

Vacancy Hours: 34.75 hours per week, Term Time only

Contract Type: Permanent

SEN Advanced Teaching Assistant – at Personalised Learning College

We have a new and exciting opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution to our Special Education Needs learning provision for our existing post 16 learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan attending the Personalised Learning College; at Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton and at our Colburn hub, Catterick.

Each learner's personalised programme will enable the young people to access local learning opportunities which will lead to community participation, and wherever possible, independent living and/or employment or preparation for adulthood.

You will be working as a team with a qualified teacher to deliver bespoke, person-centred independence programmes to young people with complex needs, supporting their development based on a clear understanding of their personal needs and aspirations. This will involve collaborating with the young people to develop clear learning aims and objectives, empowering individuals with skills, confidence, and challenges to succeed in adult life.

You will work closely with the teacher to plan and deliver learning opportunities tailored to the needs of complex young people, providing personal care and supporting medical needs as required.

There are two posts (term time only, 37 weeks per year), each working 34.75 hours per week, Monday to Friday, based at either the PLC Hub Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton, or the Colburn hub, Catterick.

To find out more about working in Personalised Learning, contact David Hoggett at 07811 411444 or [e-mail]

Key Dates:

Closing date: Thursday 19th June 2025

Interviews: Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June 2025

Venue for Interviews: County Hall, Northallerton

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

NYC is committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications or services from agency suppliers regarding our vacancies.

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.