General Teaching Assistant Salary: £25,620 to £27,254 per annum pro rata
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours/working pattern: 34.73 hours per week
Grade: E
Hours: 34.73 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Job Opportunity: Personalised Learning College, North Yorkshire (Post-16 High Needs)
Harrogate Hub
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join the Personalised Learning College (PLC) and play a key role in shaping the future of post-16 learners with High Needs.
About Personalised Learning College
PLC is a county-wide, person-centred programme supporting young people aged 16+ with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We offer a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that empowers learners to follow personalised pathways toward independence, employment, and community participation.
Our learners engage in meaningful activities within their local communities, develop essential life skills, and build confidence through tailored support and opportunities.
Our Three Core Pathways:
The Role
As a General Teaching Assistant, you will:
What We are Looking For
We're seeking someone who is:
Clearances and References:
The post holder is required to a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.
To comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education and North Yorkshire Council's recruitment policy, roles involving regulated activity require two satisfactory references: One reference must come from the current or most recent employer. If the candidate has previously worked with children, a reference should also be obtained from that employer. All references must be signed by a senior person, typically the Headteacher or Chair of Governors.
Interview Process for General Teaching Assistant Roles.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a half day interview, support in a session and take part in a formal interview.
Why Join Us?
At PLC, you will be part of a vibrant, supportive team making a real impact. You will help young people access local learning opportunities that lead to community participation, independent living, and employment. The most recent inspection report can be found by following this link North Yorkshire Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted
In addition to this, we can offer the follow benefits:
Working Hours and Weeks:
This role is term-time only, covering 37 weeks per year:
The contracted hours are 34.75 per week (pro rata), worked Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. In addition, there is one extra hour per week allocated for a staff meeting.
Interested?
To find out more about working with Personalised Learning College, please contact Laken Robson via email at laken.robson@northyorks.gov.uk or phone on 01609 797927
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
Interview Date: W/C 13th July 2026
Key Documents:
Job description
Total rewards brochure
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Register
Login
Back to search results
General Teaching Assistant
Salary: £25,620 to £27,254 per annum pro rata
Grade: E
Hours: 34.73 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire
Job Opportunity: Personalised Learning College, North Yorkshire (Post-16 High Needs)
Harrogate Hub
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young people with additional needs? We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional to join the Personalised Learning College (PLC) and play a key role in shaping the future of post-16 learners with High Needs.
About Personalised Learning College
PLC is a county-wide, person-centred programme supporting young people aged 16+ with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). We offer a vibrant and inclusive learning environment that empowers learners to follow personalised pathways toward independence, employment, and community participation.
Our learners engage in meaningful activities within their local communities, develop essential life skills, and build confidence through tailored support and opportunities.
Our Three Core Pathways:
The Role
As a General Teaching Assistant, you will:
What We are Looking For
We're seeking someone who is:
Clearances and References:
The post holder is required to a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance.
To comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education and North Yorkshire Council's recruitment policy, roles involving regulated activity require two satisfactory references: One reference must come from the current or most recent employer. If the candidate has previously worked with children, a reference should also be obtained from that employer. All references must be signed by a senior person, typically the Headteacher or Chair of Governors.
Interview Process for General Teaching Assistant Roles.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend a half day interview, support in a session and take part in a formal interview.
Why Join Us?
At PLC, you will be part of a vibrant, supportive team making a real impact. You will help young people access local learning opportunities that lead to community participation, independent living, and employment. The most recent inspection report can be found by following this link North Yorkshire Council - Open - Find an Inspection Report - Ofsted
In addition to this, we can offer the follow benefits:
Working Hours and Weeks:
This role is term-time only, covering 37 weeks per year:
The contracted hours are 34.75 per week (pro rata), worked Monday to Friday, 08:45 am to 4:00 pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. In addition, there is one extra hour per week allocated for a staff meeting.
Interested?
To find out more about working with Personalised Learning College, please contact Laken Robson via email at laken.robson@northyorks.gov.uk or phone on 01609 797927
Key Dates:
Closing Date: Sunday 12th July 2026
Interview Date: W/C 13th July 2026
Key Documents:
Job description
Total rewards brochure
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North Yorkshire Councils' purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other's contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Apply now
Back to search results
General Teaching Assistant
Salary: £25,620 - £27,254
Posted: 17/06/2026
Closing date: 12/07/2026
Closing time: 23:59
Apply now
Save
Share
Login Register
Email Address:
Please enter a valid email address.
Password:
Sign in
Forgot password?
Your password has expired, please create a new password below.
Your email address has not been verified. Please check your email or click here to resend.
Verification email has been resent.
Email Address:
Please enter a valid email address.
Reset password
Cancel
Email Address:
New Password:
Confirm Password:
Update Password
Your login attempt was not successful. Please try again
Please select Dr Miss Mr Mrs Ms Mx Title *
First name *
Last name *
Email address *
Password *
Confirm password *
I have read and understood the terms and conditions
I have read and understood the data protection statement
Create Account
Cancel
An email has been sent to your email address.
Please confirm that your email address is active by clicking the link in the email.