Job Description Share Share Share Primary Teaching Assistant Location: Ripon, North Yorkshire Salary Scale: £83 - £100 per day Start Date: January 2025 GSL Education North Yorkshire is currently looking for a Primary Teaching Assistant for an Alternative Provision located in York, North Yorkshire, starting in January 2025. About The School The school was rated as “Good” with Outstanding Early Years provision by Ofsted. The school's aim is to give children and young people with needs related to social, emotional, and mental health an excellent education, encouraging possibilities for success, and enhanced life skills. Throughout the year, the school provides a variety of extracurricular activities to cater to the interests and needs of the students. The school supports a large number of students with additional learning or neurodevelopmental challenges, such as ADHD and Autism. The school and parents/caregivers work together to protect children from any threat and advance their welfare. The school’s focus is on academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement which reflets their belief in empowering students to become confident, responsible, and compassionate individuals ready to make a positive impact in the world. Primary Teaching Assistant Responsibilities The successful candidate will collaborate with the class teachers, the SENCO, and outside organizations to promote exceptional educational delivery. The key to the job role will be developing relationships with young people and fostering an inclusive atmosphere for them. Working directly with the class teachers to help students reach their maximum potential by providing support, motivation, and encouragement. Create and maintain SEND friendly classrooms and teaching areas. Offer assistance to children and young people within and outside of the classroom. Assist in leading group activities, supervising group projects, or helping to facilitate group discussions. During group activities, ensure that students stay on task, collaborate effectively, and resolve conflicts if they arise. Primary Teaching Assistant Requirements Have prior experience working as a Teaching Assistant or as an Education Practitioner with Primary aged students. Be confident in managing behaviour within a school setting, using de-escalation techniques where appropriate. Be aware of and knowledgeable about different additional needs such as ASC, ADHD, MLD and SEMH. Be able to quickly establish positive relationships. Have good communication and interpersonal skills. Hold an Enhanced DBS registered to the update service or be willing to apply for a new one with GSL Education. DBS sponsorship is available for this position. GSL Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. To apply for the role of Primary Teaching Assistant in Ripon, please call Kerry Fowler at GSL Education and submit your up-to-date CV via the application link. Alternatively, please visit the GSL Education official website to apply online.