Teaching Assistant, Level 2

City of York Council; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS

CPD

Cycle to Work

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

The Joseph Rowntree School in York is seeking a General Teaching Assistant to support students with additional needs and deliver targeted interventions. You will work under the guidance of teachers to implement care and support programmes, enabling access to learning and assisting with curriculum delivery.

The role requires energy, enthusiasm and teamwork, with opportunities for professional development and a supportive learning environment at a school with strong community ties.

Qualifications

• Personal qualities include energy, enthusiasm, assertiveness, high standards, a strong personality, a sense of humour and you must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support students with additional needs during lessons under the direction of the teacher/team leaders.
• Assist teachers in delivering the curriculum and provide care and support programmes to enable access to learning.

Skills

Energy and enthusiasm

Team player

High standards

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

The Joseph Rowntree School is looking to recruit a General Teaching Assistant to work with students with additional needs and deliver specific interventions with groups and individuals. This post would be a good opportunity for candidates who are considering the teaching profession

You will join an enthusiastic team to provide a high standard of support to students through the course of their school day here at The Joseph Rowntree School. You will work under the direction of the teacher/team leaders to undertake work, care and support programmes, to enable access to learning and to assist the teachers in delivering the curriculum.

Personal qualities should include energy, enthusiasm, assertiveness, high standards, a strong personality, a sense of humour and you must be a team player.

We Offer a Range Of Benefits, Including

• Full access to Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Training and development opportunities (CPD)
• Access to Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to an employee benefit scheme, which offers discounts across a range of products and services from health and wellbeing to leisure and retail.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 helpline for free and confidential advice

You will find us to the north of the historic city of York in an excellent learning environment with superb facilities.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Variable hours contract 25 - 30.5 per week, spread over 5 working days, Monday to Friday. Hours per week to be discussed at interview

Closing date

Sunday 15 November 2026 at midnight