General Teaching Assistant

General Teaching Assistant - Northallerton

Empowering Learning is working in partnership with a range of primary and secondary schools across the Northallerton area, and we're looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and dedicated Teaching Assistants to join our team!

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people, thrive in a busy school environment and want to make a genuine difference to pupils' learning and development, we want to hear from you!

The Role

As a General Teaching Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the class teacher and helping pupils get the most out of their school day.

This is a busy and rewarding role, where no two days are the same. You'll be expected to:

• Support the class teacher with the day-to-day running of the classroom.
• Provide one-to-one and small-group support to pupils where required.
• Help pupils engage with their learning and build confidence.
• Support children and young people with a range of learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and help manage challenging behaviour calmly and effectively.
• Create a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assist with classroom activities and preparation of learning resources.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents/carers.
• Encourage pupils to develop their independence, confidence and social skills.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for Teaching Assistants who are:

• Hardworking, reliable and committed.
• Patient, calm and approachable.
• Confident supporting pupils with challenging behaviour.
• Passionate about helping children and young people succeed.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Flexible and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• Professional and enthusiastic in their approach.
• Level 2 or Level 3 qualified in Teaching, Learning and Support (or an equivalent relevant qualification).

Essential Requirements

To work with our schools, you will need to be able to provide:

• Professional references covering your last 2 years of work and/or education history.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for and purchase an Enhanced DBS.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A reliable and professional approach to work.

Why Join Empowering Learning?

At Empowering Learning, we understand how important Teaching Assistants are to the success of pupils and schools. We work closely with our schools to match talented education professionals with roles where they can truly make a difference.

Whether you're an experienced Teaching Assistant or looking to develop your experience across different school settings, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your experience, make a positive impact and become part of a supportive education community.

Location: Northallerton and surrounding areas
Schools: Primary & Secondary
Position: General Teaching Assistant
Qualification: Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching, Learning & Support
Start: Available opportunities throughout the academic year

Ready to make a difference?

If you're a reliable, enthusiastic and passionate Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, apply today and join Empowering Learning!

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