About Gladstone Road Primary School

A historic school, providing education to the children of Scarborough since 1896

At Gladstone Road Primary school, we provide a friendly and inspirational education setting for our staff and children. As a four-form primary school you join the largest primary team (in the area) who will support and challenge you in your practice.

Set in a historic school in the heart of Scarborough, we are very much an extension of local families and communities, and we pride ourselves on being able to offer more than just ‘schooling’.

We make the most of what is in the local area to provide pupils with a variety of educational experiences, ranging from annual trips to the beach in the summertime, attending local museums and art galleries, castles and more. Linking the curriculum to offsite activities to bring learning to life.

Being part of #teamglaggo means you will be part of a forward-thinking, evolving, individual school.

We welcomed our experienced Headteacher in January 2020 and since then, have overhauled our curriculum, leadership structure, provision, and learning environments, which we celebrated with a 'Good' Ofsted report in July 2023. We have a committed, talented and cohesive staff, delightful children and strong and supportive Governors – every one of us united to build a school we can all be proud of.

Our Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to join our team as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA). This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in supporting teaching and learning across the school.

You will work across a range of classes and year groups as required, providing the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse mix of teachers and pupils, and engage with different curriculum levels, ensuring that your role remains varied, engaging, and rewarding.

Key Duties

• Support pupils in developing their independence, confidence, and sense of belonging, helping them to thrive both academically and socially.
• Work in partnership with teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences, taking responsibility for agreed activities within a structured framework of supervision.
• Contribute to pupil progress across a variety of classroom settings, whether working one-to-one, with small groups, or with whole classes during teacher absence (such as PPA time or short-term cover).
• Plan, prepare and deliver learning activities that inspire and engage, while closely monitoring progress. This includes assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils’ achievements, development, and outcomes under the guidance of the class or subject teacher.
• Support effective assessment and planning by monitoring, recording, and reporting on pupil performance and progress, appropriate to the role. This includes providing timely and accurate feedback to the class teacher on pupils’ progress during learning activities.
• Organise and manage an appropriate learning environment and resources.

You will have:

• Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or Qualified Teacher Status
• Significant experience of working with children in an educational setting
• Ability to work successfully in a team
• Able to exercise discretion and judgement
• Confidentiality
• Good written and verbal communication skills

We can offer you: 

• A school with a renewed focus that puts pastoral and nurture provision at its heart and an aspirational outlook for our children
• Happy, enthusiastic children who are thriving and have a thirst for learning
• Clear and tailored CPD for all staff

Queries/visits

Informal visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a visit, please contact Chloe Bullen on 01609 536 964 or via chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk

Chloe has been engaged to support us with recruiting to this exciting opportunity

Application Process

Download the Job Description

Apply online via NYC Jobs

Please contact us if you experience any difficulty with the application process.

Unfortunately, we do not accept CVs.

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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