Staff Vacancies

Date posted: 21/7/2025

Application closing date: 14/05/2025

Location: York, England

Salary: Grade 4 Level 2-4 (£24,690 to £25,503 per annum)

Package: Term time only, 32.5 hours per week

Contractual hours: 32.5

Basis: Full time

Job category/type: Education, School Support, Teaching

Job description: 

Danesgate is a specialist setting for 5-16 year olds with social, emotional and mental health needs.  We are seeking to recruit a teaching assistant to work in our KS3 and KS4 classes. Danesgate is a very welcoming and vibrant place to work and offers significant opportunities for professional development for anyone who is committed to working with vulnerable young people.  We would be glad to hear from applicants who have previously worked as a teaching assistant or who have a similar background working with children.The vacancy would be varied and anyone considering this post is welcome and encouraged to come and have a look around and an informal chat.

Please see the job description for more detail and also visit our website: www.danesgatecommunity.org.uk

Please ring Melanie Shepherd on 01904 555555 for a further chat if you would find this useful.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is subject to the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009 and as such shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a Disqualification Declaration. Any information supplied will be discussed at interview.

Applications are accepted via post or email.  CLICK HERE to download an application form.

Please submit completed forms by post or electronically to: Danesgate Community, Fulford Cross, Fulford, York, YO10 4PB or email melanie.shepherd@york.gov.uk

Closing date:Monday 28th July 2025 at 12 midnight

Interview date: W/C 1st September

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