Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Otley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Otley is looking for a committed Teaching Assistant to provide support to students, especially those with special educational needs. This role involves aiding faculty leaders and teachers in resource development and requires strong communication skills. Candidates should have GCSE qualifications in English and Mathematics and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. The position offers excellent professional development opportunities in a supportive team setting.

Benefits

Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• GCSE English & Maths at Grade A*-C or equivalent.
• Ability to motivate students and develop educational resources.
• Willingness to learn about SEND provision and ICT application.

Responsibilities

• Support groups and individuals in various faculty areas.
• Develop resources for teaching alongside faculty leaders.

Skills

English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent

Ability to enthuse and motivate students

Good ICT skills

Commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

NJC Grade B1-B3 Scale Points 4-11

Actual Salary £17,948.46 to £20,005.81 Per Annum

Permanent – 31 hours Per Week

Term Time Only, Plus 2 Additional Days

Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join the pastoral team at Prince Henry’s Grammar School.

The successful candidate will work with a range of faculty areas to support groups and/or individuals, developing resources and supporting Faculty Leaders and teachers to best meet the needs of all students. The role of the Teaching Assistant is vital in supporting our SEND students to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent
• Ability to enthuse and motivate students
• Willingness to develop knowledge of school/education and SEND provision
• Good ICT skills and the ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
• A commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.

What the school offers its staff

In return we offer:

• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance.

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Selection Date: w/c Monday 19th January 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical, online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.