Job Description

Location:

Thirsk School & Sixth Form College, Topcliffe Road, Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1RZ

Grade:

F

Salary:

22,893 per annum

Vacancy Hours

: 37 per week

Contract Type:

Established, Term Time Only

School Details:

Educating today, preparing for tomorrow


"A good school" Ofsted February 2022


11-18 mixed comprehensive school: 1006 students including 125 in sixth form college


Headteacher: Emma Lambden


Telephone: 01845 522024


Website: www.thirskschool.org





Required from September 2025. The post is to work in the newly established enhanced internal provision at Thirsk School & Sixth Form College. Working alongside the SENDCo and Assistant SENDCo you will be required to work with students from KS3 and KS4 with the overarching aim to support our pupils to achieve their full potential. Specialism in SEMH is preferred but we are open to applicants with a variety of experience.


As well as delivering learning activities for individuals and groups there will be an expectation to both plan and prepare work to deliver lessons as well as assessing and reporting on the progress and attainment of pupils.


Holidays are not permitted to be taken during term time.


37 hours per week, term time only plus training days. Grade F (SCP 9 - 13), 26,409 pro rata, actual salary 22,893.


Non-contact PPA time will be incorporated into the timetable.

Selection Process:

If candidates want to get a flavour of our school - please visit our website, though aspects of our information are currently under revision. We would also direct you to our Facebook page, Twitter account our YouTube channel. A downloadable application form is available from our website: www.thirskschool.org or upon request from andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org. We will conduct interviews in school.


Our ambitious school is based in the easily accessible market town of Thirsk, which lies very close to the A1(M), A19 and mainline rail links, between two beautiful National Parks.

Key Dates:

Closing Date: 9am on Thursday 10th July 2025, although we reserve the right to close our application process early if we get a strong response to this advert.


Interviews will take place shortly after.

Key Documents:

Applicant Information Pack



Application Form





If you are excited by the opportunity to join us, please send your completed application to andrew.rickard@thirskschool.org



Please note that CVs will not be accepted.


Thirsk School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children and approved references.


North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies 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. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary:

22,893 - 22,893 per annum

Posted:

25/06/2025

Closing date:

10/07/2025

Closing time:

23:59