Advanced Teaching Assistant at Coppice Valley Primary School

Coppice Valley Primary School; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 9,671,000 - 11,605,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme 14.90%

Flexible working

Supportive environment

Community culture

Professional development

Job summary

Coppice Valley Primary School in Harrogate is seeking an experienced Advanced Teaching Assistant for a part-time role (13.5 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday, 8:45am-3:30pm).

You will work closely with teachers to support pupils' learning, adapting activities, delivering targeted interventions and supporting their academic, social and emotional development. The role also includes midday supervision duties to ensure pupil safety and a positive lunchtime environment.

Qualifications

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or is willing to work towards one.
• Experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age.
• Ability to adapt resources to help pupils overcome barriers to learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver, adapt and review learning activities and personalised programmes.
• Provide targeted interventions and support learning, social and emotional development.
• Midday Supervisory Assistant duties during lunchtime.

Skills

Experience with or caring for children

Ability to adapt learning approaches

Builds positive relationships

Commitment to inclusion

High expectations for pupils

Education

Level 2/Level 3 TA qualification

Job description

About this Role

Part-time, 13.5 hours per week, Monday and Tuesday, 8.45am-3.30pm.

We are looking for an experienced, enthusiasticand caring Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our team at Coppice ValleyPrimary School.

This is an important role supporting children todevelop the skills, confidence and independence they need to achieve their fullpotential. Working closely with teachers and other colleagues, you will providehigh-quality support to help pupils access learning, engage fully in thecurriculum and make progress.

As an Advanced Teaching Assistant, you willtake greater responsibility for delivering, adapting and reviewing learningactivities, targeted interventions and personalised programmes. You will useyour experience and professional judgement to respond to pupils' individualneeds, help remove barriers to learning and support their academic, social andemotional development.

The post also includes Midday SupervisoryAssistant duties where you will help to ensure pupils are safe and supportedduring lunchtime, promote positive behaviour and social interaction, andcontribute to an enjoyable and inclusive lunchtime environment.

About the School

Coppice Valley is a unique school - a peacefuloasis of nature, quiet and calm, safely tucked away from the main roads. We areHarrogate's hidden gem, having a large playing field, wildlife area andmeadow.

At Coppice Valley, we are known as the schoolwith heart. Our staff work hard to make sure everyone feels cared for, safe andvalued. We treat every child as the remarkable individual they are.

Our vision is to create learners for life -children who are enthused with a love for learning. This all begins in thehaven of nature we have on our doorstep, here at Coppice Valley. We believe inthe power of education to change lives. Join us as an Advanced Teaching Assistant and weare confident we can offer you a rewarding role working with amazing pupils anda welcoming staff team.

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme: Employer contribution rate of 14.90%, plus a wide range of benefits and discounts. Full details HERE
• Flexible working options: We support work-life balance and are open to exploring suitable arrangements
• Supportive environment: We prioritise respect, equality, diversity, and well-being
• Community culture: Collaboration and generosity are at the heart of our team
• Professional development: We invest in your growth at every stage of your career

About You

• Holds a Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification, or is willing to work towards one
• Has experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age
• Can adapt approaches and resources to help pupils overcome barriers to learning
• Builds positive and respectful relationships with pupils, colleagues and families
• Has high expectations for pupils and a strong commitment to inclusion

Knowledge of the primary curriculum andexperience of supporting pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.

Adjustments: Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment process, please include these within Part Two of our application form under the section 'Disability and Accessibility'.

Applicant Guidance: Red Kite Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We are an equal opportunities employer which welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. We are committed to promoting diversity and want a workforce which reflects the local population of each of our schools. Our recruitment guidelines and privacy notice for applicants can be found HERE.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we encourage early submission. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be appointed.