Location: St. Martin’s C of E VA Primary School, Scarborough
Contract: Permanent
Hours/ Working Pattern: 30 hours per week (25 GTA & 5 HLTA) 8:30 – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday, Term time only
Salary/ Hourly Rate:
- GTA Grade CD, £13.28 - £13.47 per hour
- HLTA Grade F, £14.13 - £15.06 per hour
Closing Date: 11:59pm Wednesday 17th June 2026
Interviews: Shortly after
Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026
Are you a newly qualified HLTA looking to build your confidence with a gradual step into HLTA responsibilities?
About us
“Serve one another in love”
Nestled in the urban area of Holbeck Hill, overlooking Scarborough’s South Bay, lies St. Martin’s C of E VA Primary School. We are not just a school; we are a family. Firmly rooted in the Christian faith, the St. Martin’s family will the love of Christ with our diverse school community – all unique and special, made in God’s image, with everyone welcomed and included.
Mental health, wellbeing, and inclusion are key, our school provides children with a happy, caring environment in which to learn and achieve. Our dedicated staff work hard to create a learning environment where every child can reach their full potential and develop their personality. We were recently praised by the Government for achieving impressive results that place us “among the very best nationally”.
We currently have 9 classes, each with its own coastal themed name to proudly represent our Beach School curriculum and connection to the local area – the coastline and the beaches around it.
We are also excited to launch our New Targeted Mainstream Provision. Our TMP will be an exciting development for North Yorkshire and the Scarborough locality. Our vision is to provide a bespoke educational setting for up to sixteen children across two classes with EHCPs within inclusive mainstream settings. This is a unique opportunity to create, support and grow vital provision for our children, with the support of experienced professionals in our school.
Our school strives to be a caring community, firmly rooted in the Christian faith. We encourage all children to be the best they can be. We recognise the limitless potential of every member of our school community and nurture their unique talents, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to flourish and contribute to positive change for the greater good.
St. Martin’s C of E VA Primary School is a happy, welcoming, and nurturing place to be. We are delighted to welcome a new member of staff into our school community.
Our Opportunity
We are seeking to appoint a Teaching Assistant to join our school. This role will primarily involve working as a General Teaching Assistant within one of our wonderful EYFS classes. You will also undertake Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) responsibilities, either within EYFS or Key Stage 1, to cover teachers’ planning time.
Key duties include supporting the teacher in delivering and preparing materials for engaging and inclusive lessons and activities, as well as helping to create a positive and stimulating learning environment.
Working under the guidance of the class teacher, you will support pupils in whole-class settings and in small groups, providing targeted learning support to enable all pupils to fully engage in their learning and reach their potential.
In addition, as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant, you will plan and deliver learning activities that inspire and engage whole classes during teacher absence (such as PPA time or short-term cover). You will monitor pupils’ progress and support the teacher in reporting on their achievements, development and outcomes. This includes providing timely and accurate feedback to the class teacher on pupils’ progress during learning activities.
You will have:
- Relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent
- Higher Level Teaching Assistant status or Qualified Teacher Status is essential to undertake the HLTA duties (or a willingness to undertake the training in order to complete these duties)
- An awareness of child/young person’s development and learning
- An understanding that children/Young people have differing needs
- Experience appropriate to working with children in a learning environment
Why join us?
- Make a genuine impact: Support and develop our targeted mainstream SEN provision, ensuring every child receives the support they need to thrive.
- Collaborative environment: Work alongside a supportive and committed team of teachers, other teaching assistants, and external agencies.
- Professional development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and expertise.
- A nurturing community dedicated to inclusion: Be part of a welcoming and inclusive school where every child is valued and celebrated and we “Serve One Another in Love” in line with our distinctively Christian ethos.
Queries / School Visits
Informal chats about the role are welcomed and encouraged. For queries or to arrange a call or visit with the Headteacher, please contact Chloe Bullen at
[email protected] or on 01609 536 964
Application Process
Download the job description
Please apply via NYC Jobs
An email will be sent to shortlisted candidates with details of the interview process / shortlisting outcome.
We do not accept CV’s
Please contact us if you need to apply in a different format.
When applying please take into account the following:
Employment History
In line with KCSIE requirements, please complete your full employment history to ensure any gaps in your education and career history are accounted for.
Suitable References
When completing your application, please provide two employment referees. Generally, this should be your current and most recent Headteacher or line manager. Please note if your former Headteacher or line manager has since left, please use an alternative current senior staff member as they need to be in post at your former location to be able to confirm your details in full.
Unfortunately, we cannot accept personal references or personal email addresses.
Please get in touch for any queries if you are unsure.
Supporting Information
The supporting information section of your application should clearly evidence your ability to meet the requirements we have outlined in the job description & person specification. This will be used to shortlist applicants for this role and therefore it is imperative that you provide evidence as requested.
At St Martin’s C of E VA Primary School, we believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We actively seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We celebrate the unique contributions of each team member and are dedicated to fostering a culture of equality, where differences are not only embraced but are seen as a source of strength.
We understand that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we are dedicated to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in our policies, practices, and the way we do business. We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are fair, unbiased, and inclusive, and we are continuously working to improve them.
Please note this post is in regulated activity and exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS criminal records and barred list check for work with children. An online search may be undertaken as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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