Teaching Assistant Level 2 Interventions

Job Details

Salary: Grade 4 Level 1-4 (£25,114 to £26,319 per annum) reduced pro‑rate

Contractual hours: 31 hours per week
Basis: Part time
Employment type: Permanent (term‑time only)
Job category/type: Education
Date posted: 27/02/2026
Job reference: YORH
005454

York High School is seeking a Teaching Assistant to join our Inclusion Team, supporting students with special educational needs. This role focuses on helping struggling readers through targeted interventions, removing barriers, and enabling them to access the curriculum. You will work with individual students as well as small groups.

• Provide one‑to‑one and small‑group support to students with SEN in literacy and maths.
• Implement targeted intervention programmes to improve reading and comprehension skills.
• Collaborate with teachers, support staff and external specialists to plan and deliver inclusive lessons.
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and intervention outcomes.
• Support classroom management and behaviour management strategies.

• GCSE English and maths at grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience working with children or young people in an educational or related setting.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships with staff, students and families.
• Level 2 qualification in Supporting Teaching and Learning (or higher) desirable.

• Supportive working environment with dedicated colleagues.
• Staff benefits package – details available on the Trust website.
• Opportunity to visit the school before applying – please email Dawn Becton to arrange a visit.

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and additional checks as required.

Applications may be submitted online on the Trust website or via email to the Principal. The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 12 March 2026 at 12 midnight. Interview dates will be confirmed after shortlisting.