Special needs teaching assistants Work, Jobs in Ripon, Nyk (with Salaries)

Learning Support Practitioner (In-Class Support) for Duchy Prep School
Harrogate Ladies' College —Harrogate
- Part-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Health & wellbeing programme
Quick apply
10d
Support Staff
North Yorkshire Council —Bedale
- £21,804 - £22,856 a year
- Part-time
- Communication skills
- School
Teaching Assistant
Henshaws —Harrogate
- £13.73 an hour
- Full-time
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
Learning Support Assistant
North Yorkshire Council —Northallerton
- £25,620 - £25,989 a year
- Computer literacy
- Travel
- Communication skills
11d
Houseparent
Queen Ethelburga's Collegiate —York
- £25,270.56 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- School
- Free parking
- Employee discount
General Teaching Assistant
The Forest School —Knaresborough
- £19,789.67 - £20,752.92 a year
- Medication administration
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
Quick apply
8d
General Teaching Assistant SEN
North Yorkshire Council —Northallerton
- £18,881 - £19,789 a year
- Monday to Friday
- Travel
- No travel
- School
Autism Learning Support Assistant
justteachers —Harrogate
- £95 - £115 a day
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Education
Quick apply
General Teaching Assistant
North Yorkshire Council —Harrogate
- £25,620 - £27,254 a year
- Employee discount
14d
Higher Level Teaching Assistant
North Yorkshire Council —Harrogate
- £29,064 - £31,537 a year
- Medication administration
- Teaching
11d
General Teaching Assistant with Breakfast Club and MSA
North Yorkshire Council —Knaresborough
- £25,620 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with children
- School
2d
Teaching Assistant, Level 2 (SEMH Support Provision)
City of York Council —York
- £18,366 - £18,628 a year
- Part-time
- School
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
10d
Learning Support Assistant - Bank Staff
Henshaws —Harrogate
- £13.73 an hour
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- English
- Maths
- Free parking
SEND Support Worker - Future Pathways (Reduced Year)
Leeds City College —Leeds
- £23,902 - £26,855 a year
- Weekend availability
- Hybrid work
- Education
- Annual leave
Teaching Assistant Level 2
City of York Council —York
- £25,948.80 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- Classroom experience
- Communication skills
SEND Teaching Assistant
Branches Education Group Limited —Leeds
- £27,656.83 - £29,442.09 a year
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Life insurance
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General Teaching Assistant - SEN
City of York Council —York
- £27,606 a year
- Part-time
- Experience working with children
- School
4d
Autism and Social Communication Mentor
justteachers —Leeds
- £95 - £115 a day
- Full-time
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Experience working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
Learning Support Assistant - PMLD and Complex Needs (Part Time, Reduced Year)
Leeds City College —Leeds
- £10,790 - £25,948 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Education
- Annual leave
Inclusion Support Worker
North Yorkshire Council —Tadcaster
- £23,625 - £25,194 a year
- Full-time
- School
- Employee discount
4d

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Learning Support Practitioner (In-Class Support) for Duchy Prep School

Harrogate Ladies' College
Harrogate

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Job details

Part-time
10 days ago

Benefits

Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym
Discounted or free food

Qualifications

Student engagement
Experience working with individuals with disabilities
GCSE
Special education
Experience working with individuals with autism
Classroom support tutoring
Experience working with children
Collaboration with schools and educational staff
Cognition and learning support
Inclusive teaching practices
Communication skills

Full job description

Duchy College Prep School is seeking a caring, patient and enthusiastic Learning Support Practitioner to join our dedicated Learning Support team on a part-time, fixed-term basis.

Working 12–15 hours across 4–5 days, you will provide tailored support to a pupil with additional learning needs. You will help them access the curriculum, develop greater independence and confidence, and participate fully in school life.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference while working as part of a supportive and inclusive team.

This is a rewarding opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and inclusive Learning Support team, helping a pupil to develop confidence, independence and self-management skills whilst ensuring they are able to access the curriculum and participate fully in school life.

The successful candidate will work closely with teaching staff, the Learning Support team, parents and external professionals. They will provide tailored support that promotes positive engagement with learning and encourages greater independence over time.

This is a fixed-term position for this academic year until 7 July 2027 and may be extended subject to continued funding.

The role requires a thoughtful balance between providing individualised support and encouraging independence. The successful candidate will help the pupil develop confidence, resilience, self-advocacy and the skills needed to become increasingly independent in their learning.

Key Responsibilities

Support the learning, wellbeing and inclusion of the pupil with additional needs.
Encourage independence through carefully planned and gradually reduced support where appropriate.
Provide classroom support across the wider cohort under the direction of teaching staff.
Deliver and support targeted interventions, which may include literacy, communication, social skills and emotional wellbeing activities.
Use appropriate strategies to support engagement, confidence and emotional regulation.
Prepare and adapt learning materials to ensure the pupil can access the curriculum successfully.
Support organisation, routines and independent learning skills through structured approaches and practical strategies.
Recognise when additional reassurance, regulation strategies or movement breaks may be beneficial.
Encourage positive relationships with peers and support inclusion within the wider learning environment.
Work collaboratively with teaching staff, the Learning Support team, parents and external professionals.
Maintain accurate records of support, interventions and progress.
Contribute positively to the inclusive ethos and wider life of the school.

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience supporting children or young people with additional needs, ideally within an educational setting.
Has an understanding of neurodiversity, communication differences and barriers to learning.
Understands the importance of promoting independence and confidence in young people.
Can implement structured support strategies under the guidance of teaching staff.
Is calm, patient and empathetic, with the ability to respond positively to individual needs.
Can adapt their approach and communication style to support different learners.
Builds trusting relationships while maintaining high expectations.
Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Can balance supporting an individual pupil whilst contributing effectively to the wider classroom environment.
Is organised, flexible and proactive.
Holds GCSE English and Mathematics (Grade 4/C or above) or equivalent.
Is willing to undertake relevant safeguarding and SEND training.

Desirable

Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification (or equivalent).
Experience delivering targeted interventions.
Knowledge of approaches that support autistic learners and neurodiverse pupils.
Experience supporting communication and language development.
Understanding of sensory needs and regulation strategies.
Experience working alongside external professionals such as Speech and Language Therapists or Educational Psychologists.

Duchy College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will not be allowed to start in school until all pre-employment checks have been completed satisfactorily. The successful applicant must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. This position is in regular, regulated activity making it exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is an educational charity and equal opportunities employer.

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site gym

Ability to commute/relocate:

Harrogate HG1 2QG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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