Advanced Teaching Assistant
| Company: | Heartwood Learning Trust. |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16,758 - £17,293 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | York, YO26 6JT |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Aug 2026 |
Summary
About this Role
We are seeking an exceptional Advanced Teaching Assistant to join our vibrant, inclusive, and high-performing primary school where every child is nurtured, challenged, and celebrated. At Poppleton Ousebank, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and stimulating environment that supports academic excellence and emotional wellbeing. We have a strong ethos of collaboration, a commitment to continuous professional development, and a dedicated team who works tirelessly to ensure every child reaches their potential. The school demonstrates high ambition for pupils with SEND, ensuring their needs are well considered and understood by all staff. Ofsted 2024.
We need an Advanced Teaching Assistant who:
Has a passion for child development and truly wants to ‘make a difference'
Can nurture and engage positively with all children, including those with special educational needs, on a regular basis
Has experience of working with children on a 1:1 basis and planning and delivering small group work, across a range of abilities
Is an exemplary staff member who is able to secure high standards of engagement, effective communication with children, staff, parents and visitors
Is an individual who is willing to ‘go that extra mile’ to better the life chances of our children
Is able to demonstrate energy and dynamism and keen to make a difference
Is someone who sets high standards for their own work.
Is a team player who listens to and values the opinions of others, while bringing their own ideas and initiative.
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