Teaching Assistant

We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and committed Teaching Assistant who will work to support our classroom teachers in providing classroom management within mainstream classes and in our Student Support Centre. The successful candidate will work to provide general support to our Special Educational Needs children, promoting access to learning as directed by the classroom teacher. Being a Teaching Assistant at Guiseley School, no two days will be the same, we need an individual that will understand no two students can be treated the same. Our students need a very special teaching assistant who will support them with an array of complex and challenging behaviours.

Guiseley School is full of exceptional young people. We have an active, visible leadership team, and a committed staff body. We are committed to the very highest standards of student care and achievement and seek outstanding staff who wish to be part of our success. We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professional development programme for all staff. There has never been a better time to join Guiseley School.

Our new school site was recently completed in March 2023, offering state of the art buildings and an excellent working environment.

Applications are invited from ambitious and experienced practitioners, with the ability to engage, enthuse and motivate our students to achieve their potential. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, have a flexible approach to work and have a good knowledge of pastoral support. We have a strong vision of success and achievement supported by an excellent professional development programme for all staff.

Salary scales for Guiseley School are part of Leeds City Council’s NJC PayScale’s. Salary information detailed is pro-rated to reflect the ‘take home’ pay for the successful candidate.

This role is offered on a permanent basis from September 2026. Full application details are available via our website: https://www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/vacancies

All applications to be posted or emailed to: hr@guiseleyschool.org.uk

Closing date: 9.00am, Monday 06th July 2026 Interviews: Wednesday 08th July 2026

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and upholding fundamental British values and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service Check.

We seek to promote diversity and equality of opportunity - applications are welcome from all, irrespective of gender, race, marital status, age, disability, sexuality, religion, or faith. We also promote and practice the key Fundamental British Values to both staff and pupils.