At a Glance
- Tasks: Support learners with disabilities in the classroom and across college activities.
- Company: Join Henshaws, a charity dedicated to empowering individuals with sight loss and disabilities.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, term-time hours, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible working environment with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in education or care, strong communication skills, and a positive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 13.73 - 13.73 £ per hour.
Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families to build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.
We are recruiting a Teaching Assistant to join our specialist college in Harrogate, supporting young people and adults with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs. This is a practical and rewarding role where you will support learners in the classroom and across college activities. You will help deliver education programmes, prepare learning materials and support both group and one-to-one learning. You will also provide personal care where required to ensure all learners can fully access their education.
This role is ideal for someone with experience in education, care, support work or SEND who is looking to develop a career in specialist education. By helping learners build confidence, independence and life skills, you will play a key role in delivering Henshaws' mission to support people to live fulfilling lives.
Salary and Working Details
- Salary: £13.73 per hour or £23,795.19 per annum actual
- Hours per week: 37
- Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30 to 16:30, Friday 08:30 to 16:00
- Weeks per year: 40 term time
- Annual leave: 6.84 weeks including bank holidays pro rated
- Contract: Permanent
- Location: Henshaws Specialist College, Harrogate
- Closing Date: 29 July at 12pm
Our Values
- Ambition means supporting learners to achieve more than they thought possible and continuously improving how you work.
- Respect is shown by treating each learner as an individual, valuing their voice and ensuring equal access to opportunities.
- Empowerment is at the centre of the role, helping learners to build independence, confidence and skills for their future.
Requirements
Essential
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- Teaching Assistant qualification or willingness to work towards
- Experience in education, care or support work
- Strong communication skills with learners, families and professionals
- Ability to follow and support structured learning programmes
- Positive and patient approach to supporting people with additional needs
- Commitment to supporting independence and development
- Willingness to provide personal care
Desirable
- Experience working with autism, learning disabilities or sensory impairments
- Understanding of SEND education or safeguarding
Additional requirements
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role including supporting wheelchair users after training
- Flexible and reliable approach to working hours
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare
- Enhanced DBS check including adult and child barred lists required
Teaching Assistant in Harrogate employer: Henshaws Society for Blind People
Henshaws is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. Located in Harrogate, our specialist college offers unique opportunities for professional growth in the field of education and care, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of learners. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and personal development, we ensure that our staff are equipped with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in their roles.
Contact Details:
Henshaws Society for Blind People Recruitment Team
