Vacancy ▸ Higher Level Teaching Assistant

You will work as part of our friendly and dedicated team. Under the direction of the class teacher, you will work collaboratively to establish a dynamic, nurturing learning environment in which children make outstanding academic progress.    This support may also include small group and intervention activities and for part of the week the post holder will be expected to deliver learning to classes modifying and adapting activities to advance pupils’ learning as necessary within the agreed systems of supervision.

Why choose us?

Set in the beautiful rural village of Naburn, just outside the city of York, we are a small school with a big history, a big heart and big ideas! As a church school, we follow Christian Values in all we do: the way that we treat each other, the way that we look for opportunities to help those in need, and in the example we demonstrate to those we meet. We aim to develop confidence and independence, recognising that each and every one of us has a part to play as a responsible member of our learning environment, our local community and wider society. At Naburn, we believe that all children thrive in an environment in which they are happy, having fun, challenged and secure.

We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact our HR team on 01482 631208 ext. 2353 or email HR@theeducationalliance.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.

What can we offer you?

Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.

• A programme of training and development and opportunities to train to be a teacher with the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training should you be interested
• Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working
• Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling; access to a free online GP service.
• Financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchase, affordable loans and savings available through the Salary Finance Scheme
• Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary

What we are looking for

We are looking for an individual who is engaging and versatile.  You will be committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be. We’re also looking for the following:

• Willingness to support our core Christian ethos
• Good literacy and numeracy skills
• Positive and caring nature
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Passion to ensure every child achieves their full potential.

If you have a teaching qualification there may be the opportunity to undertake additional hours teaching. We have a part-time teaching vacancy advertised at https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/vacancies/classroomteacherpart-time

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.  Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. We undertake an online check, as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.

The school’s Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: https://www.naburnschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-September-2022-2023.pdf  and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf

How To Apply

To apply please complete the application form which is in the supporting documents section and return to hr@theeducationalliance.org.uk