Advanced and Higher-Level Teaching Assistant

Teaching Vacancies; Whitby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking an experienced teaching assistant to support pupils in lessons and supervise during playtime. The candidate will also undertake teaching duties across classes. Ideal for those with a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification or Qualified Teacher Status. Join a welcoming school community on the beautiful North Yorkshire coast.

Benefits

Opportunities for training and professional development

Supportive staff team

Beautiful surroundings

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification or Qualified Teacher Status.
• Experience in teaching duties and support roles in education is essential.
• Ability to engage and support pupils in both classroom and playtime settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ATA duties and support pupils during lessons.
• Supervise pupils during lunchtime.
• Teach lessons across multiple classes as an HLTA.

Skills

Passion for working with children

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification or Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we\'re looking for

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join our team. This role is a wonderful mix of duties to keep each day fresh and exciting.

A Typical Day

You will spend your mornings conducting your ATA duties; supporting pupils to participate and engage in lessons and deliver learning activities for individuals and groups under the teacher\'s supervision.

Lunchtime means playtime! Your role includes midday supervisory assistant duties, you will ensure that our pupils safely enjoy their lunch and playtime.

On afternoons you will undertake your HLTA role which includes teaching duties, where you will deliver lessons across all four of our classes.

This role is ideal for ECT’s who are yet to secure a permanent role but wish to undertake teaching duties in a consistent pattern, or for teaching assistants who have completed a HLTA qualification and are ready to bridge the gap between an ATA and HLTA role by gaining experience in part-time HLTA responsibilities.

It is essential for candidates to hold a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant qualification or have Qualified Teacher Status to enable them to deliver teaching and learning activities to a whole class.

What We’re Looking For

• A passion for working with children and helping them succeed
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Someone who embodies our values and promotes a love of learning

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Lythe Primary School?

• A welcoming, close-knit school community with a family feel
• Beautiful surroundings on the stunning North Yorkshire coast
• Children who are enthusiastic, curious, and full of potential
• A supportive staff team who work together and care for each other
• Opportunities for training and professional development

Further details about the role

Application Process

Please apply via NYC Jobs

An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.

We do not accept CV’s

Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.

When applying please take into account the following:

Employment History

In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.

Suitable References

When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.

Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.

Supporting Information

The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies and process applications on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.