Advanced or Higher Level Teaching Assistant

West Cliff Primary School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 3EG

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  5 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
  • HLTA (higher level teaching assistant)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Term time: 30 hours per week, Term time only (20 ATA & 10 HLTA, or 30 ATA)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: ATA – Grade E, £13.92 - £14.59 per hour, HLTA – Grade F, £14.59 - £15.56 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an experienced general teaching assistant looking to progress in your career?

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced teaching assistant to join our team. This role can be adapted to be a mix of advanced and higher-level duties depending on the candidate’s qualifications and skillset. Based initially in our Key Stage One class, you will have the chance to contribute more widely across the school, supporting pupils in a range of learning environments as required.

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

In addition to the above, a HLTA will also:

• Cover short term teacher absence and communicate pupil work as planned by the classroom teacher
• Within an agreed system of supervision, plan teaching and learning objectives, prepare and deliver learning activities and evaluate and adjust lessons/work plans according to pupil responses/needs

You will have:

• Relevant NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience working with children in an education setting
• A good understanding of child/ young people’s development and learning processes
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children and young people
• Behaviour management

(For the HLTA duties, you will need HLTA status or QTS)

What the school offers its staff

• Delightful children who respond to patience and care.
• A staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop
• Professional development opportunities linked to nurture and SEND

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

West Cliff ATA HLTA Pack.docx - 2.19 MB (opens in new tab)

About West Cliff Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 159 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: West Cliff Primary School website
• Email address: chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-cliff-primary-school-whitby

Arranging a visit to West Cliff Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.

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