Job Description

Salary: 25,989 to 27,254 per annum pro rata

Grade: E

Contract: Permanent, term time only

Hours: 34.75 hours per week

Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Weekend Working: No

SEN General Teaching Assistant-at Personalised Learning College



We have a new and exciting opportunity for someone to make a significant contribution to our Special Education Needs learning provision for our existing post 16 learners with an Education, Health and Care Plan attending the Personalised Learning College; at Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton.



Each learners Personalised programme will enable the young people to access local learning opportunities which will lead to community participation, and wherever possible independent living and/or employment/ or preparation for adulthood.



You will be working as a team with a qualified teacher to deliver bespoke person-centred independence programmes to young people with complex needs, which will support the young people to develop and progress based on a clear understanding of their personal needs and aspirations. This will be achieved by collaborating with the young people to develop clear learning aims and objectives which will empower individuals with the skills, confidence and challenge to be successful in adult life.



You will work closely with the teacher to deliver learning opportunities designed around the needs of complex young people; providing personal care and supporting medical needs as required.


The post is PRO RATA 34.75 hours per week, term time only, 37 weeks per year, working Monday to Fridays, based at the PLC Hub Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton.



To find out more about working in Personalised Learning, contact David Hoggett on David.Hoggett@northyorks.gov.uk

Key documents

Job description.pdf


Total rewards brochure

Key dates

Closing date: 22nd August 2025

Interviews: 28th and 29th August, at Northdale Horticulture, Northallerton

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.





NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.



We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment.



North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.


North Yorkshire Council are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above, random alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.



It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*

General Teaching Assistant

Salary:

25,989 - 27,254

Posted:

08/08/2025

Closing date:

22/08/2025

Closing time:

23:59