Teaching Assistant — in Education

Due to an increased number on roll from September 2026, we are pleased to offer a number of both part‑time and full‑time Teaching Assistant opportunities.

• Pay Scale:
  Band E
• Hours:
  
  Up to 32 hours per week
• Tuesday to Friday: 8:45am – 3:30pm
• Location:
  
  Northallerton, North Yorkshire

• Pay Scale:
  Band C/D
• Hours:
  
  Up to 26.25 hours per week
• Working Pattern:
  Between 9:15am – 2:45pm
• Location:
  
  Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Our Teaching Assistants are key members of our highly valued class teams in supporting the provision of consistently high quality of education and the holistic needs of our pupils. They work under the direction of the class teacher and other lead staff in assisting in and contributing to the planning, delivery, assessment, and evaluation of the learning process.

There will be opportunities to develop your skills, gain experience and grow your career in education. The post holder will work in classes supervising groups and/or individual pupils.

Please see Job descriptions for further details on the individual roles.

Ofsted (March 2025) said:

‘Positive relationships between pupils and staff ensure pupils are safe, well cared for and happy. Pupils settle quickly and engage well with staff. Staff provide nurture and support. Pupils confidently approach staff for help and communicate their needs.’

‘All pupils have a range of support plans, which set out the detailed support they need to help them learn and to keep them safe. Staff follow these consistently to meet pupils’ needs with precision and skill.’

‘The school sets high expectations and is ambitious for all pupils. Pupils experience a highly personalised curriculum. They get the support they need from dedicated staff. A ‘can‑do’ attitude develops pupils’ resilience and perseverance, preparing them for life in and beyond school. Well‑established routines support pupils throughout the school day and in lessons. Adults provide gentle encouragement and offer choices to support pupils in moving on quickly.

Pupils achieve well.’

Our school is set in a rural location between the North Yorkshire Moors and Yorkshire Dales. We are an LA (Local Authority) Maintained Community Special School for pupils aged 2 – 19; and we support consistently good or better outcomes for our learners with SLD and/or PMLD, and Autism with associated SLD.

• salary sacrifice schemes
• career advancement opportunities
• employee discount benefits including shopping and gym discounts
• green car and cycle schemes
• Health Assured – confidential help and support for your wellbeing

The Dales School is committed to equality, and to making fair and equitable treatment an integral part of everything we do. We will take action to identify and eliminate all forms of discriminatory practice that act as barriers to achieving this.

The Dales School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and young people. We have a robust Child Protection Policy, and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Post is subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure Barring Service) and health check.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.