Advanced Teaching Assistant

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

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  4 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  17 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Part time: 25 hours a week, Term time only
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1-year Fixed Term Contract
• Hourly rate: Grade E, £13.92 - £14.59 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our supportive team, working predominantly within our Early Years provision across Nursery and Reception. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting our youngest learners as they take their first steps in education, helping to create a nurturing, stimulating and inclusive environment where every child can thrive.

Working closely with teachers and other professionals, you will support children's learning, development and wellbeing through high-quality interactions, targeted interventions and engaging play-based experiences. The successful candidate will share our commitment to helping children become confident, curious and resilient learners, while embodying our school values. This role would suit an experienced practitioner with a passion for Early Years education and a desire to make a lasting difference to children's lives during this crucial stage of their development.

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

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
• A senior leadership team who value staff wellbeing and are workload conscious

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 Pack Sept 26.docx - 1.38 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
• Phone number: 01609 536 964
• 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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