Advanced Teaching Assistant, Personalised Learning College

North Yorkshire Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant for their Personalised Learning College. The role focuses on delivering tailored education to post-16 learners with complex needs, promoting independence and preparing them for adulthood. Successful candidates will work closely with qualified teachers and provide essential personal care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people with complex needs.
• Ability to develop bespoke learning programmes.
• Collaborative skills to work alongside qualified teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support young people with complex needs in personalized learning.
• Plan and deliver tailored learning opportunities.
• Provide personal care and support medical needs.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Advanced Teaching Assistant, 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 young people to access local learning opportunities, leading to community participation, independent living, employment, or preparation for adulthood.

You will work as part of a team with a qualified teacher to deliver bespoke, person-centred independence programmes to young people with complex needs. These programmes will support development based on a clear understanding of their personal needs and aspirations. This will be achieved by collaborating with the young people to develop clear learning aims and objectives, empowering individuals with the skills, confidence, and challenge 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 available (term time only, 37 weeks per year). The posts are 34.75 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, based at either the PLC Hub Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton, or the Colburn hub, Catterick.

Interviews are scheduled for Monday 23rd and Tuesday 24th June 2025.

Venue for interviews: County Hall, Northallerton.

To apply, please click the Apply Now link below.

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