There is something very special about Cayton School and we are incredibly proud of our school's warm and welcoming family atmosphere where we place great emphasis on working in partnership with parents/carers, children, governors, and our communities. We aim to achieve our vision by providing high quality education in a safe and caring environment, where all children can enjoy their learning and social experiences. This allows them to achieve their full potential and develop as well behaved, polite, happy and confident individuals.

Situated on the outskirts of the beautiful seaside resort of Scarborough, on the East Coast of Yorkshire, the school has close contacts with the local communities and benefits from support from the Parish Council.

The Governors seek to appoint an excellent and enthusiastic Higher Level Teaching Assistant who can join our professional, friendly and hardworking staff team. The post responsibilities will include teaching across both the EYFS/ KS1 and KS2 classes where the teacher is not present – PPA time/ Leadership time/ Monitoring time or short-term absence, with some 1-2-1 pupil support.

This post is a fixed term contract for 1 year (with a possibility for extension) for 27.5 hours per week, term time only. On appointment, the hours will be Monday to Friday 08:50 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 15:20.

Are you:

• Inspirational, creative and innovative
• Passionate about supporting teaching and learning
• Motivated and enthusiastic with high expectations
• An exemplary role model
• Committed to working as part of a strong staff team

We can offer you:

• Support from a highly motivated, enthusiastic and innovative Senior Leadership Team
• A supportive staff team who work together to provide outstanding learning opportunities for all • A friendly, caring environment where everyone’s individuality is valued

Our School is committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointment to this post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory references. Please also note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, a social media check will be undertaken during the application process.

 

Visits to our school are welcomed and encouraged. Arrangements for this should be made by contacting the school on 01723 582910 or by emailing admin@cayton.n-yorks.sch.uk.

Application forms and supporting documentation can be requested from admin@cayton.northyorks.sch.uk. Completed applications (paper copies), should be returned to the school marked for the attention of Mrs J. Monaghan (Headteacher), or by emailing applications to admin@cayton.northyorks.sch.uk by Friday 5 June 2026 at 12:00 noon.

Interviews will be held at the school on Monday 15 June 2026.

Key Documents:

Job Description/Person Specification

Key Dates:

Closing date: 5 June 2026

Interview date: 15 June 2026

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