Teaching Assistant and Boarding Tutor

The Duke of York's Royal Military School; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in England is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant to support students, particularly those with Special Educational Needs (SEN). The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO and contribute to boarding life, promoting student inclusion and development. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage a tutor group effectively. Interested candidates should submit an application form via email by the specified deadline.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting students with Special Educational Needs is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to promote independence and participation among students.

Responsibilities

• Support students with SEN and promote their inclusion.
• Assist in the delivery of planned activities and curriculum.
• Oversee the welfare and academic progress as a Boarding Tutor.

Skills

Support students' learning

Promote inclusion

Assist in curriculum delivery

Collaboration with teachers and parents

Job description

The Duke of York's Royal Military School seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will work closely with the SENCO to support the development and implementation of the Special Educational Needs (SEN) provision across the School, ensuring that all students with SEN achieve their full potential. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute fully to our boarding provision, as a Tutor, including: a weeknight duty, 12 weekend duties and a Saturday morning tutor group session.

Key Responsibilities

• Support students’ learning and development, including those with behavioural, organisational, or SEN needs.
• Promote inclusion, independence, and participation, providing feedback and encouraging self-reliance.
• Assist in the delivery of planned activities and support the differentiated implementation of the curriculum.
• Work with the SENCO to identify, assess, and support students with SEN, contributing to IEPs and monitoring progress.
• Maintain accurate records and review interventions to ensure students achieve their potential.
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, and external agencies to provide holistic student support and share best practice.
• Serve as a Boarding Tutor, overseeing the welfare, academic progress, and personal development of a tutor group.
• Contribute to boarding life, including weekday duties, weekend supervision, prep monitoring, and support for house activities and pastoral meetings.

Please refer to the full job description and candidate, provided with this advert, for further details on the complete role and responsibilities - alternatively, you can visit the School website.

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the School website. To apply, candidates are required to fill out an application form, provide a supporting statement and send the completed documents via email to [e-mail] (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at [e-mail] by Friday 17 October 2025.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York’s Royal Military School in the week commencing 3 November 2025. Candidates will be contacted via email with interview details if they are shortlisted.

Please note that the School reserves the right to close the application deadline earlier than stated, so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.