Salary: £27,254 - £29,064 per annum pro rata
Grade: F, SCP 9-13
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 34 hours per week, Term Time only plus 5 training days
Location: Hawsker, North Yorkshire

Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8:17am - 12:15pm & 12:55pm - 3:45pm in a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant role.

The Heritage Coast Federation, consisting of Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre Primary School and Fylingdales Primary School, are seeking to appoint an experienced Higher Level Teaching Assistant to start as soon as possible. This position is 34 hours per week, term time only, working as PPA cover/management cover and providing other support where required across both schools in our small school Federation.

The Heritage Coast Federation schools have a supportive, hardworking staff; bringing together two small village schools under one Executive Head Teacher and one Governing Body. Our Federation brings lots of opportunities for collaboration, development and professional expansion. We are a warm, inclusive family school with a strong sense of community, Christian ethos and a commitment to excellence for all of the children in our care. We aim to ensure that our children feel safe, happy and achieve their potential as a unique individual and as a learner. Christian values of respect, hope, trust and community are at the heart of all that we do and the school’s vision of ‘Flourish, Succeed and Let Your Light Shine’ is embedded in the daily life of the school.

We expect the very best from our children and in return, we aim to give them the very best education. In this way, you will need to be:

• Determined and inspirational; demonstrating passion and love for the children you work with;
• Able to work collaboratively and flexibly as an effective team player;
• Passionate and creative with good organisational skills;
• Committed to high-standards and high expectations
• Willing to support the Christian ethos of the school
• Willing to learn and be keen to access CPD to further develop understanding of how to effectively support the progress of our amazing children.

In return, we can offer:

• A happy school, underpinned by our Church of England ethos, where everyone is valued and respected.
• Motivated and happy children who are at the centre of all we do. They show excellent behaviours, a thirst for learning and are encouraged by their supportive parents
• A supportive, dedicated and professional full staff team, who work closely to achieve the best for our children and each other.
• A commitment to outstanding professional development.
• A supportive, exciting, supportive and inspiring environment in which to work, learn and develop

This post is based across the Federation and at times this will mean travelling between the two schools during lunch break.

For more information, a look around the school or an informal chat, please contact the school office on 01947 602772 or email headteacher@hcfed.co.uk. Applications should be emailed to fylingdalesadmin@hcfed.co.uk.

Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Visit dates: Please contact the school office to arrange a visit to the schools.

9:15am, 8th January 2026 at Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre Primary School

14:30pm, 13th January 2026 at Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre Primary School

15:30pm, 16th January 2026 at Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre Primary School

Key Dates:

Closing Date for applications: 12.00 pm Wednesday 21st January 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 23rd January 2026

Interviews will be held on Monday 26th January 2026

Venue for Interview Fylingdales C of E Primary School/Hawsker cum Stainsacre Primary School

Key Documents:

Application form.docx

Job Description.pdf

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Prevent Duty.

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