Advanced Teaching Assistant


Company:	Heartwood Learning Trust.
Salary:	£17,311 to £17,864 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Scarborough, YO11 3LW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	8 Nov 2026
Closing date:	15 Nov 2026

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Summary

Following internal promotion, we are seeking to appoint Advanced Teaching Assistants for 28.75 Hours per Week, on a Term Time only basis to join our team at George Pindar School.

George Pindar School is an 11-16 secondary school situated in Scarborough. We are a proud and inclusive community where colleagues are #proudtobepindar and where we are looking confidently to the future. The school is oversubscribed in Years 7 and 8, reflecting the strength of our provision and the trust placed in us by our community.

We have the highest aspirations for our students: to strive for success, achieve their very best, and grow both as individuals and as valued members of society. The development of the whole child is central to our vision, and we are committed to ensuring that every student at George Pindar thrives, irrespective of their background. Working together as #TeamPindar, we promote our PINDAR values and benefit from strong collaboration with colleagues across the Heartwood Learning Trust to continually enhance all aspects of our school.

The Advanced Teaching Assistant will have a passion for inclusive education and helping to develop a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and empowered to succeed. This role is central to promoting positive wellbeing, involving the delivery of targeted interventions and emotional support to help overcome barriers to learning so all children can access classroom teaching. You will use your expertise to adapt support, develop independence and collaborate closely with teachers, our SENDCo and other senior leaders to ensure all pupils, including those with additional needs, can access a rich and engaging curriculum and thrive both academically and personally.

To succeed, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).

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

Essential requirements

To succeed, you should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good literacy and numeracy skills at GCSE Level 4 or equivalent, and a relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent). This post is also subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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