Teaching Assistant

Collaborativelearningtrust; Otley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Otley is seeking a committed Teaching Assistant to support students, including those with special educational needs. The role involves collaborating with faculty to provide resources and enhance student learning. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs in English and Mathematics or equivalent, possess strong motivational abilities, and demonstrate good ICT skills. The school offers excellent professional development and a supportive environment for staff.

Benefits

Wellbeing perks

Employee Assistance Programme

Great pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

Free parking

Cafeteria

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, committed, and capable of developing resources for students.
• Willingness to develop knowledge of SEND provision.

Responsibilities

• Support groups and individuals, developing resources and assisting teachers.
• Help SEND students achieve their full potential.

Skills

Ability to enthuse and motivate students

Good ICT skills

Commitment to positive teamwork

Education

English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent

Job description

Teaching Assistant (Prince Henry's Grammar School)

Location: Prince Henry's Grammar School, Otley, UK

Salary: Actual Salary £17,948.46 to £20,005.81 Per Annum

Education Phases: Secondary;

Application Deadline: Tuesday, 13th January 2026

Interview Date: w/c Monday 19th January 2026

Expected Working Start Date: ASAP

Is a Shared Job: No

About us

Prince Henry’s is an over-subscribed comprehensive school with over 1660 students, including around 350 in the Sixth Form. Our Ofsted Report (November 2024) confirms us as an outstanding school across all areas. Regardless of our current success, we strive for the continuous improvement of our educational provision so that our students are fully prepared for 21st century society. We serve the market town of Otley (in the Wharfe Valley) and the surrounding villages including Pool, Bramhope and Adel. The Wharfe Valley is a wonderful region in which to live and work. It is close to areas of outstanding natural beauty, yet also benefits from good transport links to key towns and cities across the country.Of particular interest to new members of staff is the emphasis placed on high quality professional development. Prince Henry’s is a strategic partner in the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance and as such we work with our partners to develop and deliver high quality CPL to staff in our own school and across the region. This ensures good access to development opportunities for our teaching and associate staff.

Job Description

NJC Grade B1-B3 Scale Points 4-11

Actual Salary £17,948.46 to £20,005.81 Per Annum

Permanent – 31 hours Per Week

Term Time Only, Plus 2 Additional Days

Required ASAP

We are looking to appoint, as soon as possible, an enthusiastic and committed Teaching Assistant to join the pastoral team at Prince Henry’s Grammar School. The successful candidate will work with a range of faculty areas to support groups and/or individuals, developing resources and supporting Faculty Leaders and teachers to best meet the needs of all students. The role of the Teaching Assistant is vital in supporting our SEND students to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will have:

• English & Mathematics GCSE Grade A*-C or equivalent
• Ability to enthuse and motivate students
• Willingness to develop knowledge of school/education and SEND provision
• Good ICT skills and the ability to use ICT effectively to support learning
• A commitment to positive teamwork and collaboration to achieve results.

In return we offer:

• Excellent Continuing Professional Development opportunities
• A dedicated staff team supported by a committed and experienced senior leadership team

To arrange a visit to the school, please contact [e-mail] in the first instance.

Closing Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026

Selection Date: w/c Monday 19th January 2026

Collaborative Learning Trust is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

In line with KCSiE 2025, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

Wellbeing perks, Employee Assistance Programme, great pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, free parking, cafeteria.

Desired Criteria

Please see the attached recruitment booklet.