Advanced Teaching Assistant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 14 Tachwedd 2025 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 27 Tachwedd 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Thirsk, North Yorkshire, YO7 1SL |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 84c504b7-19af-47c0-92b3-306bf143d591 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
Essential upon appointment
• Good understanding of child/ young people’s development and learning processes
• Understanding of individual children and young people’s needs
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice
• Knowledge of Behaviour Management techniques
• Knowledge of Child Protection policies & Procedures
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Experience
• Appropriate experience working with children in an education setting
• Experience in other relevant skills e.g. art/music/sport
• Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions that accelerate learning Occupational Skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively and clearly and build relationships with a range of staff, children, young people, their families and carers
• Behaviour management
• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Demonstrable ICT skills and ability to use them as part of the learning process, or, the ability to develop ICT skills in a reasonable timeframe Qualifications
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Appropriate first aid training (Dependent on the school’s needs - insert as appropriate) Personal Qualities
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team
• Able to exercise judgement
• Confidentiality
• Flexibility
• Creativity Other Requirements
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• To be committed to the school's policies and ethos
• To be committed to Continuing Professional Development
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
• Ability to use authority and maintaining discipline
• An empathy for equality & diversity
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
What the school offers its staff
Thirsk Community Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming primary school located in the heart of the Hambleton estate, a deprived area in the market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Set within large grounds featuring extensive green space, we offer a nurturing environment where every child can flourish. We are committed to fostering a strong community spirit and providing exceptional education. We also proudly run a Governor Led Nursery, further embedding our role at the centre of our local community.
Salary:
This post is offered on Band CD plus points 4-6 £25,185 to £25,989
Why Work at Thirsk Community Primary School?
• Our Vision: Creating an inspiring learning community, which allows every person to thrive, achieve their full potential and shape a brighter future.
• Our Values: Be Ambitious. Be Compassionate. Be Inclusive. These values underpin every decision we make.
• Be part of a passionate, supportive, and hard-working team dedicated to making a difference. • Join a community-centered school where health and wellbeing are a priority.
• Experience our unique approach to middle leadership through leadership groups in Curriculum, Inclusion, and Personal Development.
• Work in an environment where your professional growth and wellbeing are supported and encouraged.
• Make a real impact on pupils and families in a school that values and celebrates their achievements.
• Be inspired daily by pupils who make us proud through their resilience and enthusiasm.
If you are ready to join a school that values ambition, compassion, and inclusivity, and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.
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.
Essential upon appointment
• Good understanding of child/ young people’s development and learning processes
• Understanding of individual children and young people’s needs
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice
• Knowledge of Behaviour Management techniques
• Knowledge of Child Protection policies & Procedures
• Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation Experience
• Appropriate experience working with children in an education setting
• Experience in other relevant skills e.g. art/music/sport
• Experience of delivering evidence-based interventions that accelerate learning Occupational Skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills: able to communicate effectively and clearly and build relationships with a range of staff, children, young people, their families and carers
• Behaviour management
• Good reading, writing and numeracy skills
• Demonstrable ICT skills and ability to use them as part of the learning process, or, the ability to develop ICT skills in a reasonable timeframe Qualifications
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Appropriate first aid training (Dependent on the school’s needs - insert as appropriate) Personal Qualities
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills
• Ability to work successfully in a team
• Able to exercise judgement
• Confidentiality
• Flexibility
• Creativity Other Requirements
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• To be committed to the school's policies and ethos
• To be committed to Continuing Professional Development
• Motivation to work with children and young people
• Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours and attitudes
• Ability to use authority and maintaining discipline
• An empathy for equality & diversity
• The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post
What the school offers its staff
Thirsk Community Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming primary school located in the heart of the Hambleton estate, a deprived area in the market town of Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Set within large grounds featuring extensive green space, we offer a nurturing environment where every child can flourish. We are committed to fostering a strong community spirit and providing exceptional education. We also proudly run a Governor Led Nursery, further embedding our role at the centre of our local community.
Salary:
This post is offered on Band CD plus points 4-6 £25,185 to £25,989
Why Work at Thirsk Community Primary School?
• Our Vision: Creating an inspiring learning community, which allows every person to thrive, achieve their full potential and shape a brighter future.
• Our Values: Be Ambitious. Be Compassionate. Be Inclusive. These values underpin every decision we make.
• Be part of a passionate, supportive, and hard-working team dedicated to making a difference. • Join a community-centered school where health and wellbeing are a priority.
• Experience our unique approach to middle leadership through leadership groups in Curriculum, Inclusion, and Personal Development.
• Work in an environment where your professional growth and wellbeing are supported and encouraged.
• Make a real impact on pupils and families in a school that values and celebrates their achievements.
• Be inspired daily by pupils who make us proud through their resilience and enthusiasm.
If you are ready to join a school that values ambition, compassion, and inclusivity, and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young learners, we would love to hear from you.
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.