Vacancies

Job Title:
Higher Level Teaching Assistant – Permanent Role
Location: Northstead
Community Primary School, Scarborough
Salary: HLTA Grade
and Scale
Contract
Type: Permanent
Hours: 33.5 hours
per week
Start
Date: Monday 20^th October 2025 (or sooner by arrangement)
Application
Deadline: Monday 8^th September 2025
Shortlisting: Tuesday 9^th
September 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 16^th
September 2025

Are you
passionate about making a difference in the lives of children with special
educational needs and disabilities?
Do you thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment where every child is valued
and empowered to reach their full potential?

Northstead Community
Primary School is looking for a committed and experienced Higher
Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our dedicated SEND Hub Staff
Team. This is a unique opportunity to become part of a highly respected
provision delivering tailored teaching and learning support and interventions
for pupils with complex needs.

About the Role:

As a key
member of the SEND team, the HLTA will:

• Work under the guidance of
  the SENCO and class teachers to plan, deliver and assess children in our
  EYFS/KS1 or KS2 SEND Hub. A place where a small number of children with
  EHCP’s enjoy a bespoke environment and curriculum to meet their needs.
• Support pupils with a range
  of needs including ASC, ADHD, communication difficulties, and
  social-emotional challenges.
• Lead small group sessions
  and 1:1 support with a focus on progress, engagement, and wellbeing.
• Liaise with families and
  external agencies to support EHCP outcomes.
• Model inclusive practice
  and promote independence, resilience, and confidence in learners.
• Contribute to the overall
  development of the SEND Hub, including staff PD and resource development.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status /
  Qualified HLTA status (or equivalent) with recent experience in a primary
  or special school setting.
• A sound understanding of
  SEND and inclusive education practices.
• Empathy, patience, and
  creativity in supporting children with additional needs for whom the
  mainstream classroom is currently unsuitable
• Excellent communication and
  teamwork skills.
• Ability to adapt strategies
  to meet a wide range of learning profiles.
• Working knowledge of the
  EYFS curriculum
• A strong commitment to
  safeguarding and child protection.

What We Offer:

• A supportive, friendly, and
  forward-thinking team.
• Access to high-quality
  training and CPD opportunities including our own HLTA coaching and
  mentoring PD programme.
• A well-resourced and
  purpose-designed SEND hub environment.
• The opportunity to make a
  real difference in children’s lives every day.
  
• A school culture that
  values every staff member’s contribution and wellbeing.

How to Apply:

For an
application pack, please visit the school website to download the materials.

www.northsteadprimary.co.uk/vacancies

To arrange a
visit to the school or for a conversation about the role, please contact Shaun
Hopper, Headteacher via email headteacher@northstead.n-yorks.sch.uk giving your
name and contact number.

Completed
application forms to be submitted to admin@northstead.n-yorks.sch.uk by midnight
on Monday 8^th September.

Visits to
school are welcomed and are available on Tuesday 26^th August 11-1pm
or on Monday 1^st September 3-4pm.

Northstead
Community Primary School is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare
of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The
successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory
references. 

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