TEACHING ASSISTANT LEVEL 2

Part Time (18 hours per week), Term time only

Grade 4 £25,114- £26,319 (£10,490 - £10,994 reduced pro rata).

Respect, honesty and kindness are the school values. These are the bedrock of everything the school does. They are exemplified in lessons, at breaktimes and lunchtimes and during extra-curricular clubs and educational visits- Ofsted 2023

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Teaching Assistant to support teaching and learning at Huntington School. This role involves providing support to students aged 11-18 in the classroom and is an ideal role for anyone who wants to make a real difference to the next generation. We would want individuals to work 3 full days for consistency between 8.30am and 3.30pm but there is flexibility in what days these are.

If you are considering this position, then you must have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above (or equivalent to) as the role will involve supporting students with English/Literacy and Numeracy.

This role requires a confident and resilient person who can deal with students effectively in situations that may require the use of diplomacy and tact; flexibility is also vital in order to meet the demands of a busy school. While full training will be provided, experience of the following would be an advantage:

• The ability to motivate and encourage students to develop and achieve in the school environment.
• To be able to respond to the individual needs of our students and promote the inclusion of all students in the school.
• Have excellent communication skills, ICT capability and be able to work on your own initiative and also work well in a team

Huntington School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

We are unable to accept CVs in place of application forms. Please download a job description and an application form from the links below. Completed application forms should be returned either by email to vacancies@huntington-ed.org.uk. or by post to Vacancies, Huntington School, Huntington Road, Huntington, York, YO32 9WT. 

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require any additional support to enable you to make an application please contact Paula Edwards, Human resources Manager: by email to p.edwards@huntington-ed.org.uk

Closing date: 9am, Friday 7th November 2025

Interviews will be held week commencing 10th November 2025