Advanced Teaching Assistant – SEND & Personalised Learning

Applefields School; Colburn; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Applefields School in Colburn/Northallerton, North Yorkshire is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant to join the Personalised Learning College (PLC) team. The role focuses on one-to-one and group supervision, supporting learners aged 16+ with EHCPs and SEND, and ensuring learner voice remains central.

It involves safeguarding, risk assessment, possible intimate care, and handling medical needs. Salary is £26,824–£29,064 pro rata; term-time hours apply.

Qualifications

• Committed to inclusive education and learner empowerment.
• Experience in supporting young people with SEND.
• Experience with EHCPs.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent one to one and group supervision in a variety of educational opportunities.
• Record learner progress and ensure the learner’s voice is central.
• Champion person-centred learning and support learners to achieve their goals.
• Safeguard and risk assess our vulnerable young people.
• Undertake personal and intimate care.
• Deal with medical needs of learners and the administration of medication.

Job description

Applefields School in Colburn/Northallerton, North Yorkshire is seeking an Advanced Teaching Assistant to join the Personalised Learning College (PLC) team. The role focuses on one-to-one and group supervision, supporting learners aged 16+ with EHCPs and SEND, and ensuring learner voice remains central.

It involves safeguarding, risk assessment, possible intimate care, and handling medical needs. Salary is £26,824–£29,064 pro rata; term-time hours apply.