Advanced Teaching Assistant

George Pindar School; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Job summary

George Pindar School in Scarborough invites applications for Advanced Teaching Assistants to join our supportive team on a term-time only basis. The role is 28.75 hours per week, with a permanent post and line management by the SENDCo.

We value inclusive education and seek staff who can contribute to a nurturing environment where every pupil can thrive. Applicants should have a GCSE at level 4 or equivalent and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• GCSE Level 4 or equivalent required.
• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted interventions and emotional support to help pupils access learning.
• Adapt support to individual needs and develop pupil independence.
• Collaborate with teachers, SENDCo and senior leaders to support all pupils including those with additional needs.
• Help promote wellbeing and safeguarding across the classroom.

Skills

Excellent communication and Interp ers

Education

GCSE Level 4 or equivalent

Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Following internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint Advanced Teaching Assistants for 28.75 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at George Pindar School.

George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary school situated in Scarborough. We are a proud and inclusive community where colleagues are #proudtobepindar and where we are looking confidently to the future. The school is oversubscribed in Years 7 and 8, reflecting the strength of our provision and the trust placed in us by our community.

We have the highest aspirations for our students: to strive for success, achieve their very best, and grow both as individuals and as valued members of society. The development of the whole child is central to our vision, and we are committed to ensuring that every student at George Pindar thrives, irrespective of their background. Working together as #TeamPindar, we promote our PINDAR values and benefit from strong collaboration with colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to continually enhance all aspects of our school.

The Advanced Teaching Assistant will have a passion for inclusive education and helping to develop a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. This role is central to promoting positive wellbeing, involving the delivery of targeted interventions and emotional support to help overcome barriers to learning so all children can access classroom teaching. You will use your expertise to adapt support, develop independence and collaborate closely with teachers, our SENDCo and other senior leaders to ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access a rich and engaging curriculum and thrive both academically and personally.

To succeed, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

What we can offer:

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 28.75 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: SENDCo

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Interviews will take place on 23rd November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.