Advanced Teaching Assistant
Location: Lealholm Primary School, Whitby
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ Working Pattern: Part time, 12 hours a week, Monday & Friday, 8.30am – 3.30pm. Additional 1-hour MSA duties per week 12.30 – 1pm
Salary/ Hourly Rate: ATA - Grade E, £13.47 - £14.31 per hour. MSA - £13.28 per hour
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 7th June
Interviews: Thursday 11th June
Start Date: As soon as possible
Welcome to Lealholm Primary School
Lealholm is a small, welcoming village school where every child is known, valued and nurtured. With two mixed-age classes, we create a strong family feel where children learn, play and celebrate together, and kindness and positive attitudes are at the heart of school life.
Our unique rural setting enriches learning through our Farm Enhancement Offer and River School Curriculum, giving pupils hands-on experiences inspired by local farming and the River Esk.
We are proud to be a Little Wandle Champion School and a Gold Award Healthy School, reflecting our commitment to high-quality education and wellbeing.
Our pupils benefit from a wide range of opportunities to grow, lead and connect. From serving on the school council, being librarians or even animal ambassadors who take care of animals in our livestock hotel, children develop confidence and responsibility. We also work closely with other schools within our Trust, ensuring pupils build friendships and experiences beyond our village—preparing them for a smooth transition to secondary school.
At Lealholm Primary School, we combine the charm and care of a small village school with ambitious opportunities for every child to thrive.
For more information about Lealholm, please visit our website.
Our Opportunity
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!
Queries / School Visits
Informal chats with our Headteacher Ben are welcomed. For queries or to arrange a call or school visit with the Headteacher / Head of Department, please contact Chloe Bullen at Chloe.Bullen@northyorks.gov.uk or on 01609 536 964
Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity.
Application Process
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We have a robust child protection policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Advanced Teaching Assistant
Posted: 14/05/2026
Closing date: 07/06/2026
Closing time: 23:59