Teaching Assistant Level 2
York High School

York High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join their Inclusion Team, supporting students with special educational needs.

This is an opportunity for a skilled individual to work in a key post that contributes directly to the care of young people at York High School. You will support teaching and learning by working with individual or small groups of students, helping young people achieve their potential and supporting independent learning and inclusion.

You will have GCSE English and maths qualifications at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications, and experience of working with children or young people. You will have good communication skills with the ability to communicate and build appropriate relationships with a range of staff, students and their families. A Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning and further qualifications are desirable.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton, PA to Principal and Office Manager, at d.becton@yorkhigh.elt.org.uk if you would like to arrange a visit.

About this role
  • Teaching Assistant Level 2
  • York High School
  • Permanent
  •  31 hours per week
  • Term time only
  • Grade 4 Level 1 – 4 (£24,335 to £25,503 per annum) reduced pro rata. Actual Annual Salary £17,518.67 to £18,359.51 (pay award pending)
  • Closing date: midnight on Tuesday 3 June 2025
  • Interview date: week commencing 9 June 2025
  • Start date: 1 September 2025

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Further details about our school are available on our school website

A job description and person specification for the role are available here.

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

To apply please download the application form here.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.