Advanced Teaching Assistant


Company:	Heartwood Learning Trust.
Salary:	£17,486 - £18,045
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	York, YO26 6PA
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

Are you passionate about supporting children’s learning and development? We are seeking a dedicated Advanced Teaching Assistant to work closely with teachers, SENCO, and inclusion staff to plan, deliver, and evaluate learning activities across the school. You will support individuals and groups of pupils, help implement interventions, and contribute to their social, emotional, and academic growth.

This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference, assisting in classroom planning, supervising learning activities, and fostering positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues. You will also support the induction and development of classroom support staff, helping to share best practice across the school.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with children, strong communication and behaviour management skills, and a commitment to inclusion, equality, and safeguarding.

If you are motivated, resilient, and enthusiastic about helping children achieve their potential, we would love to hear from you!

What we can offer:

Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 30 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent Post

Line Manager: SENCO

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied with in the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered.

Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks.

Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.

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