Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Higher Level Teaching Assistant – North Yorkshire                  

Employer The Ryedale Federation

Location Ryedale, North Yorkshire

Salary Grade F,  £14,656 - £16,912 (pay award pending)

Contract Type    Permanent, Term Time Only + Training Days, 32 hours per week

Posted                  Wednesday 13th May 2020

Closing date       Thursday 4th June @ 12.30pm

Interviews           Week commencing Monday 8th June 2020

Job starts September 2020           

Higher Level Teaching Assistant required for the Ryedale Federation.

We are keen to appoint a HLTA to enhance our support for pupils with additional needs in the areas of communication and interaction and also social, emotional and mental health across our Federation. The successful candidate would work as part of our dynamic learning support teams across all four schools led by the Federation SENCo. This role would involve working closely with pupils, parents and their teachers to maximise achievement and wellbeing.

Within the Ryedale Federation, which comprises of three primary schools and one secondary school, we are passionate about the education of our children, continuous professional development of all staff and a strong partnership with parents and the wider community. We are excited to be able to offer a dedicated and enthusiastic individual this unique opportunity to develop provision and support for students with additional needs across all key stages within our four different schools.

We would like to hear from energetic and innovative individuals who have recent experience of successfully supporting children and/or young people with communication, interaction and social, emotional and mental health needs.  We are committed to improving the educational experience for our learners and are looking for a colleague who can adapt readily to change, is self-motivated and can form strong relationships with staff, pupils and parents.

In return we can offer you:

• A strong commitment to your professional development;

• A positive, supportive and friendly work environment;

• The opportunity to make a real and meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people across our Federation.

We would welcome phone calls from interested candidates to discuss all that the role has to offer; please contact Stephanie French, PA to the Headteacher, via email to arrange a call with the Federation SENCo. 

To apply, please send completed applications to sfrench@theryedalefederation.org.uk. Interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing Monday 8th June 2020. 

The Ryedale Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to enhanced DBS, suitable references and medical clearance. 

If you have not heard from us by Wednesday 10th June 2020, please assume your application on this occasion has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your interest in The Ryedale Federation Schools.