Teaching Assistant

Teaching Assistant
Salary Range B3 £18,769 – £20,310.
(£11.59 – £12.47 per hour)
27 Hours per week – term time only

We are seeking an enthusiastic, energetic, dedicated and capable Teaching Assistant to support the teaching and learning of children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities across the Key Stages in a mainstream, high achieving secondary school.

Applicants would ideally have experience of working in a school environment, should have a good working knowledge of SEND and a passion for supporting young people to be the best they can be. The ability to support GCSE maths, English and science would be an advantage. The successful candidate will join a team of supportive and professional staff who are intent on providing the best learning opportunities for all children and will work under the guidance of the classroom teacher/SENCO to support personal and educational development of the students.

Horsforth School welcomes applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion. Further details about the school and the post may be obtained from Miss L Robinson, recruitment@horsforthschool.org.
Horsforth School is committed to the safety and protection of its students. All appointments will be subject to a successful DBS check.

For our 1400 students, Horsforth School provides an engaging environment of discovery and growth. For our colleagues too, this setting offers some great benefits. Located in north-west Leeds, the school is just five miles from the city centre with its thriving retail, leisure and cultural facilities, yet on the edge of open countryside. York, Harrogate and the Dales are within easy reach.

GCSE and A Level results are consistently well above the national averages and in 2022 the school had the best A Level results in the whole of Leeds. Horsforth School was also named one of the top schools in Yorkshire in The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide in 2022.

If you’d like to find out more, please call 0113 226 5454. Or for full details and to download an application form, please visit www.horsforthschool.org or email recruitment@horsforthschool.org

Closing date: 8am on Monday 13th March 2023
Start date: ASAP