Advanced Teaching Assistant in Upper Poppleton

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• To work with amazing children who are respectful, kind and friendly at all times. Pupils’ behaviour across the school is exemplary.
• To work with a very supportive and dedicated team of staff who 'go over and above' to ensure all children get the very best.
• To work in a community with team spirit in abundance, where parents actively encourage and help our children and staff
• Access to professional development and training
• A culture where staff wellbeing is prioritised including an expectation that staff are not expected to respond to emails outside of working hours
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and wellbeing support
• To work with a very supportive governing body, parents and children

Job Details

• Hours of Work: 28.75 Hours per Week, Term Time Only
• Position Type: Permanent Post
• Line Manager: Phase Leader
• 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 within 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 week commencing 9th March 2026.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect 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.