Job Description

Salary: ATA: 13.47-14.13 per hour; HLTA: 14.13-15.06 per hour

Contract Type: Permanent, Term time only plus 5 training days

Hours: 32.5 per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 - 15:00 (inc. half hour unpaid lunch)

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire - Craven PRS

We have a fixed term, permanent, role and possible apprenticeship - HLTA and/or ATA

Craven Pupil Referral Service is a small secondary school, of just 29 pupils, based on the outskirts of Skipton that provides high quality education for young people who have been excluded, or are in danger of exclusion, from mainstream school. Rated

GOOD

by Ofsted in 2024 Craven Pupil Referral Service, Skipton - OFSTED Reports



Think you know what it's like in a PRU? Think again! This is a fantastic environment where you really get to know the students and can make a significant difference in the lives of young people. Working as a strong team, together we take pride in the work we do and the relationships we build with students, parents/carers and staff. Give us a call and come look for yourself. This could be your opportunity to make a real difference to the next generation.

Would you like to work somewhere that:

helps to support development and self-control in our young people is committed to improving the lives of young people and their families offers continual professional development and personalised learning for staff

Can you:

work independently with a range of student needs find enjoyment in a fast-paced, reactive environment be a self-reflective, team-player

The successful candidate will provide academic, behaviour and pastoral support to pupils in small groups and 1:1 and have responsibility for delivering interventions in one or more skills areas. They will be child centred and focus on providing the best possible education and care for pupils, have strong behaviour management skills to help regulate students and develop their academic knowledge.


We are looking to employ a HLTA and/or ATA, either a permanent position or a 1-year fixed term position with the option of a possible apprenticeship is also available for the right candidate. If you would like to find out more about this post, please call to speak with Rebecca Lonsdale 01756 630495


Application forms can be requested from school, which must be e-mailed to information@cravenprs.org with subject FAO Michelle Airey*
We will not accept CV or agency applications.

The closing date for this post is 9am Thursday 8

th

January 2026

It is intended interviews will take place the following week and will be confirmed with successful candidates.

Craven PRS is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the welfare of all young people and it is expected that all staff this commitment. Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure and barring checks.


School Website: http://www.cravenprs.org.uk/


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Teaching Assistant

Salary:

13.47 - 15.06 per hour

Posted:

19/12/2025

Closing date:

08/01/2026

Closing time:

23:59