At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s learning and lead the Breakfast Club in a vibrant school environment.
- Company: Heritage Coast Federation, a close-knit community of two village schools.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to work across two unique schools and grow professionally.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a fun and fulfilling role.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and a passion for education are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25614 - 26847 £ per year.
Salary: £25,614 to £26,847 per annum pro rata
Grade: CD
Contract: Fixed Term Contract from 2nd November 2026 to 31st August 2027
Hours: Part Time 29.8 Hours Term Time
Location: Whitby, North Yorkshire, Hawsker Primary School
About the Role:
26hrs GTA & 3hrs 45mins Breakfast Club Supervisor
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work with children and become part of a small federation family? The Heritage Coast Federation, consisting of Fylingdales C of E Primary School and Hawsker-cum-Stainsacre C of E Primary School are currently seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to start in Autumn Term 2026. This position is 29hrs and 45 minutes per week, term time only, this position consists of 26hrs GTA & 3.75hrs Breakfast Club Supervisor.
The successful candidate will be across all classes at Hawsker C of E Primary School, working alongside the class teacher. We are very proud of our two unique village schools who work very much as one Federation family. Our vision is for the whole community to ‘Flourish, Succeed and Let their Light Shine’, with our values of Hope, Community, Trust and Respect underpinning all that we do.
We are a forward-thinking Federation where our schools are at the heart of the community and we keep the traditional village primary school successes while at the same time embracing innovative developments. We have a really special and unique learning community with our friendly, welcoming children, close knit staff team and supportive, committed governors. Life at our federation schools is calm, purposeful and full of fun and we have the privilege of working with delightful children that make all our staff proud to be teaching.
The Heritage Coast Federation schools have a supportive, hardworking staff, bringing together two village schools under one Executive Head Teacher and one Governing Body. Our Federation brings lots of opportunities for collaboration, development and professional expansion. We expect the very best from our children and in return, we give them the very best education.
In this way, you will need to be:
- Determined and inspirational; demonstrating passion and love for the children you work with;
- An outstanding practitioner with an existing understanding of or willingness to learn the National Curriculum;
- Able to work collaboratively and be an effective team player;
- Positive, passionate and creative with good organisational skills;
- Someone who has the drive and ambition to make sure all our children achieve their very best, and promotes excellence in all areas of our school life.
In return, we can offer:
- Wonderful children who respect each other, have a thirst for learning new things and are motivated and encouraged by their supportive parents.
- A staff culture which allows new members to thrive and develop through our commitment to outstanding professional development and cross Federation opportunities.
- A high-performing, dedicated and professional team, smaller than average classes, and highly supportive staff, governors, families and community.
Although the post is based at Hawsker C of E Primary School, successful candidates will be offered a Federation contract which means that they have the capacity to experience both schools and may be asked to work in either school.
Key Dates:
- Closing Date for applications = 28 September 2026
- Interviews will be held on 9th October 2026.
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