Higher Level Teaching Assistant

Salary: £11,707.95 - £12,485.51 pro rata

Grade: F

Contract: Fixed term until Easter 2027

Hours: 19.5 hours per week, 8.30am-3.30pm. 

Location: York, North Yorkshire, Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School

Start date: 1 st September 2026

Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA) to join our friendly and supportive team on a maternity cover basis. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in our thriving village school, supporting teaching and learning within our mixed-age Key Stage 2 class.

If you are passionate about helping children flourish, enjoy working closely within a committed team, and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference every day, we would love to hear from you.

About Our School

Nestled in the heart of a beautiful village community, Nun Monkton Foundation Primary School offers a unique and nurturing learning environment. From September 2026, we will have 40 pupils organised into two classes.

At Nun Monkton, we want every child to look forward to coming to school each day. We are committed to developing confident, inquisitive learners who believe in themselves and are ready to embrace new challenges. Our caring and inclusive ethos ensures that every child feels safe, valued and supported to achieve their full potential.

As a member of our team, you will become an integral part of school life and enjoy the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with children, families and the wider community.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

· Support high-quality teaching and learning across our Key Stage 2 class.

· Work closely with teaching staff to deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging learning experiences.

· Provide targeted support to individuals and groups of pupils, helping them to achieve their full potential.

· Promote children's academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.

· Lead and supervise our wraparound care provision three evenings per week.

· Contribute positively to our nurturing and collaborative school environment.

· Play an active role in helping every child thrive and succeed.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

· Enthusiastic, caring and passionate about supporting children's learning.

· Committed to maintaining high standards of teaching and learning.

· Able to work effectively as part of a small, close-knit team.

· Skilled at building positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.

· Confident working with Key Stage 2 pupils and supporting them to become independent and resilient learners.

· Flexible, proactive and eager to contribute to all aspects of school life.

Experience of working with mixed-age classes would be advantageous, although not essential.

Experience of Forest School provision or outdoor learning would also be welcomed.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must hold:

· English and Maths qualifications at Level 2 (or equivalent).

· HLTA status, a relevant NVQ Level 4 qualification, or a Foundation Degree.

Why Join Us?

· Be part of a warm, welcoming and supportive school community.

· Work in a beautiful village setting where every child is known and valued.

· Enjoy the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's learning and development.

· Join a dedicated team committed to providing the very best educational experiences for all pupils.

Visits and Enquiries

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to contact the school to find out more about the role or arrange an informal discussion.

To arrange a visit or speak with us, please contact:

Mrs Liv Taylor
Email: View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk
Telephone: View phone number on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk

How to Apply

Completed application forms should be submitted to: View email address on nycjobs.engageats.co.uk

Applications must be received by 12.00 noon on Friday 3 July 2026 .

We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  We have a robust Child Protection Policy and all staff will receive training relevant to their role at induction and throughout employment at the school. 

This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service criminal records check for work with children. Contracts for all new staff are to the federation, providing greater opportunities for continuing professional development for all staff. An online search may also be undertaken as part of the recruitment process for shortlisted candidates, on information available in the public domain.

Key Documents

Key Dates

Closing Date: Friday 3rd July 2026 at 12pm

Interview Date: Tuesday 7th July 2026

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions; we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds