Welcome to West Cliff Primary School

West Cliff Primary School is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community school in the heart of Whitby, providing education for children aged 2 to 11. We are proud of our nurturing environment, where children are encouraged to develop as confident, resilient and independent learners who are willing to ‘tame their tigers’ and embrace new challenges.

Our vision is for every child to reach their full potential in a climate that is fun, stimulating and exciting. We strive to be a school where children feel safe, happy and valued, where everyone is treated with care and respect, and where positive relationships with families and the wider community help our children flourish.

At the heart of our work are the values of Caring, Happy, Inspiring and Achieving, which underpin all aspects of school life. We are committed to a child-centred approach that educates the whole child through a challenging, evolving and engaging curriculum, while promoting the qualities of responsible citizenship, respect and ambition.

As a beach school, we make full use of our unique coastal location, providing rich opportunities for outdoor learning that inspire curiosity, creativity and a love of learning beyond the classroom. Our dedicated staff team works collaboratively to provide high-quality educational experiences and personalised support for every child.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and supportive team that is passionate about making a difference to children's lives and ensuring every pupil can achieve their very best.

For more information about West Cliff, please visit our website.

Our Opportunity

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

Queries / School Visits

Informal chats with our Headteacher Ollie 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

Download the Job Description

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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