Advanced Teaching Assistant
| Posting date: | 15 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Whitby, YO21 2AG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 042c7d39-34bf-4806-9c57-44ad433f7f0e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our team!
This role will see you working in Key Stage Two on Mondays, and EYFS / KS1 on Fridays. This is ideal for candidates who want to develop experience working in different key stages as part of their own skillset and career progression, or those who simply enjoy variety.
This role also includes Midday Supervisory Assistant duties. You will ensure that our pupils safely enjoy their lunch and playtime.
Key Duties
• Support engaging lessons and activities alongside the class teacher
• Deliver support to individuals and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher to maximise progress
• Monitor pupil development and provide clear, timely feedback
• Help prepare an organised, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Supervise pupils and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team
• Take part in training and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
You will have:
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Minimum English and maths skills at level 2/ GCSE Pass
• Appropriate experience working with children in an education setting
• Good understanding of child/ young people’s development and learning processes
• Understanding of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and young people
• Understanding of individual children and young people’s needs
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice
• Ability to work successfully in a team
A musical talent would be very desirable but not essential. Our Choir are going from strength to strength, so it would be wonderful for you to be able to support in this area!
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other
• Happy and enthusiastic children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments, including extensive outdoor spaces
• A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas and a sense of teamwork
• A full induction programme with our administration team
• Opportunity for career progression and development
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.
We are looking for an Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our team!
This role will see you working in Key Stage Two on Mondays, and EYFS / KS1 on Fridays. This is ideal for candidates who want to develop experience working in different key stages as part of their own skillset and career progression, or those who simply enjoy variety.
This role also includes Midday Supervisory Assistant duties. You will ensure that our pupils safely enjoy their lunch and playtime.
Key Duties
• Support engaging lessons and activities alongside the class teacher
• Deliver support to individuals and small groups under the guidance of the class teacher to maximise progress
• Monitor pupil development and provide clear, timely feedback
• Help prepare an organised, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Supervise pupils and promote positive behaviour and wellbeing
• Work collaboratively as part of a supportive school team
• Take part in training and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
You will have:
• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Minimum English and maths skills at level 2/ GCSE Pass
• Appropriate experience working with children in an education setting
• Good understanding of child/ young people’s development and learning processes
• Understanding of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and young people
• Understanding of individual children and young people’s needs
• An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs and knowledge of inclusive practice
• Ability to work successfully in a team
A musical talent would be very desirable but not essential. Our Choir are going from strength to strength, so it would be wonderful for you to be able to support in this area!
What the school offers its staff
• A warm, happy school where we value everyone and have a philosophy of kindness and support for each other
• Happy and enthusiastic children
• A school with exciting and attractive learning environments, including extensive outdoor spaces
• A leadership team who welcome fresh ideas and a sense of teamwork
• A full induction programme with our administration team
• Opportunity for career progression and development
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.