Description
The job itself
This is an opportunity to join Beverley Minster Church of England Primary School’s friendly and vibrant community as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant. You will be a key member of our team, working flexibly as part of the teaching support staff to make learning inclusive, effective and exciting to ensure children reach their full potential. The successful candidate will work collaboratively to plan, teach and assess an innovative curriculum so all pupils, including pupils with special educational needs and disabilities, may achieve success in line with the school vision, ethos and aims.
Why choose us?
Beverley Minster aims to create a safe, supportive environment where everyone is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential. We believe that learning should be exciting. We also recognise that learning may be hard work that needs persistence and determination but children should be provided with the tools they need to progress regardless of starting point or background. Our school is a welcoming community where our distinctive Christian ethos promotes a safe, happy, healthy and nurturing environment. Together, we empower children with the confidence, independence and resilience to become life-long learners and to play a positive role in their community.
We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact our HR team at if you would like to visit or find out more.
What can we offer you?
As well as a friendly and supportive environment, we offer a range of benefits, including:
1. Access to professional qualifications via the apprenticeship levy.
2. Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership.
3. Free annual flu vaccinations.
4. Refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate.
5. Access to our staff benefits platform which includes access to a free employee assistance programme with advice available 24/7 on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling and access to our virtual GP service free of charge for yourself and your dependants. The platform also offers big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases.
6. Recognition of continuous service if you join us from another school, academy or local government employer.
7. Family friendly policies and opportunities for flexible working, with a trust commitment to continually look to ways to improve the work-life balance for our staff.
8. Automatic membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme.
9. Free tea and coffee in our staff rooms.
10. Free, on-site parking.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an individual who is engaging and versatile. You will be committed to ensuring every individual child receives the care, support and guidance they need to thrive and be the best they can be.
We are also looking for the following:
11. Willingness to support our core Christian ethos.
12. Good level of literacy and numeracy.
13. Positive and caring nature.
14. Ability to work as part of a team.
15. Passion to ensure every child achieves their full potential.
How to apply
To apply, please complete an application form found in the supporting documents section on our website and return to
We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment. We undertake an online check, as per the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.
The school's Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed and the Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed