General Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 04 February 2026 |
| Location: | York, North Yorkshire, YO62 7HQ |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 943467d3-d103-4f3d-a9a3-a0186f80038c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you looking for a role where you can inspire and support children with special needs?
You will be working closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons / activities and acting as a second pair of ears and eyes for the teacher, observing pupil’s performance and behaviour.
As well as interacting with learners you will also support the teaching team by preparing classroom materials ready for fun-filled sessions.
For this academic year, your role will be based within a college class, working with learners aged 16–19. However, the specific class placement may change in future academic years depending on school needs.
You will have the enthusiasm and resilience to work with children and young people who have a wide variety of needs including:
• Autistic spectrum condition
• Moderate and severe learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication
Skills & Qualifications
• An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
• An awareness of the needs of children and young people with learning, sensory and physical difficulties
• Experience of working with children and young people
• NVQ level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent or achievement within a reasonable timescale
What the school offers its staff
• A happy and friendly special school, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment in which to inspire and motivate our children
• Significant levels of support from a staff team who is experienced, committed and passionate about our school
• An opportunity to see the potential that exists here, with clear support given and an opportunity to make a difference that is life changing and rewarding
• Children and young people who will make you proud to be their General Teaching Assistant
Further details about the role
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see application pack). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.
Are you looking for a role where you can inspire and support children with special needs?
You will be working closely with the class teacher to support the delivery of lessons / activities and acting as a second pair of ears and eyes for the teacher, observing pupil’s performance and behaviour.
As well as interacting with learners you will also support the teaching team by preparing classroom materials ready for fun-filled sessions.
For this academic year, your role will be based within a college class, working with learners aged 16–19. However, the specific class placement may change in future academic years depending on school needs.
You will have the enthusiasm and resilience to work with children and young people who have a wide variety of needs including:
• Autistic spectrum condition
• Moderate and severe learning difficulties
• Speech, language and communication
Skills & Qualifications
• An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
• An awareness of the needs of children and young people with learning, sensory and physical difficulties
• Experience of working with children and young people
• NVQ level 2 qualification in supporting teaching and learning or equivalent or achievement within a reasonable timescale
What the school offers its staff
• A happy and friendly special school, fostering an inclusive and nurturing environment in which to inspire and motivate our children
• Significant levels of support from a staff team who is experienced, committed and passionate about our school
• An opportunity to see the potential that exists here, with clear support given and an opportunity to make a difference that is life changing and rewarding
• Children and young people who will make you proud to be their General Teaching Assistant
Further details about the role
When applying please take into account the following:
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the person specification (see application pack). This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this is your current and most recent employer. Please note your referee should ideally be a previous line manager or someone in a position of authority.
North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.
Commitment to safeguarding
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.