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: one weeknight duty and Saturday morning tutor group session a week, and 12 weekend duties. They will also assist with coaching and competition in Rugby, Basketball, or Football.

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. Promote fairness, respect, positive behaviour, and appropriate presentation across all School sporting activities. Provide high quality coaching sessions and support.
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 (www.doyrms.com/about-us/staff-vacancies/).

Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the School website. In order to apply, candidates are required to fill out an application form, provide a supporting statement and send the completed documents via email to recruitment@doyrms.com (CVs alone will not be accepted).

Completed application packs should be sent by email to the HR Department at recruitment@doyrms.com by Monday 9 February 2026.

Interviews will take place at The Duke of York's Royal Military School on either Wednesday 11 February 2026 or Thursday 12 February 2026. 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.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 25,842.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Canteen Company pension Cycle to work scheme Discounted or free food Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person