Athelstan School is looking to appoint an outstanding and highly motivated Higher Level Teaching Assistant to join our hard-working, dedicated team. The post is 12.5 hours per week, working across Key Stage Two, providing PPA cover for teaching staff.

We would like someone who is flexible, self-motivated, resilient and positively promotes inclusion, has high expectations for all and will be keen to set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils including those with additional needs. The successful candidate must have experience of working with children in a primary setting within Key Stage Two.

The successful candidate qualities:

• Hardworking with a ‘can do’ attitude
• Conscientious and Enthusiastic
• A desire to help children reach their potential
• Excellent communication skills
• Calm understanding manner
• Has experience of positive behaviour strategies
• Is committed to supporting high standards of teaching and learning throughout school
• Is keen to work as part of a close team, as well as have the ability to develop warm relationships with children, colleagues and parents.
• HLTA status (or working towards it), alongside a good standard of education in English and Maths (GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent).
• Proven classroom experience supporting teaching and learning, with the ability to lead whole classes independently under a teacher's overall direction.

We can offer:

• Friendly supportive caring team
• Training, induction and support
• Rewarding stimulating work
• Modern, spacious well equip facilities
• Opportunities to develop professionally
• Full NYC benefits and pension

The successful applicant will have a level 4 qualification in teaching and learning or are working towards level 4.

We are committed to inclusion. Athelstan CP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For further information about the role please contact Mrs Tracey Scrafton, Athelstan CP School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN Tel 01977 684037 email: stscrafton@athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk

Application packs can be downloaded from the school website: www.athelstan.n-yorks.sch.uk/vacancies

CVs will not be accepted for any post based in school.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community; we appoint on merit. Two Ticks Disability.

We will also carry out an online search about you for information that is publicly available online. This will include social media accounts you may hold. This will only be carried out on shortlisted candidates and before interview. This processing of data will be conducted under the legal basis of Article 6(e) public task in line with the guidance laid out in para 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) 2022. Any data collected during this search will be retained in line with our retention schedule which is available on request.

Key Documents

Job Description and Person Specification.pdf

Child Protection Statement.pdf

Information on applying for role.pdf

Application Form.docx

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 09 October 2026, 12 noon

Interview Date: Thursday 15 October 2026

Venue for Interview: Athelstan Community Primary School, Milford Road, Sherburn in Elmet, LS25 6QN

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