East Whitby - Teaching Assistant (Level 2) Maternity Cover
Closing date for applications: 10 November 2025, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 14 November 2025
Reference Number: ELTJUL08
Teaching Assistant (Level 2)
Maternity Cover
ELTJUL08
Working Hours: 25 hours per week
Working Weeks: Term Time Only
Salary Scale Range: NJC SCP 4
Contract Type: Fixed Term – maternity cover
Start Date: As soon as possible
Location: East Whitby Academy, Stainsacre Lane, Whitby, YO22 4HU
About the role
East Whitby Primary Academy is seeking to appoint an experienced Teaching Assistant to join our ambitious and committed team.
We are looking to appoint someone who is passionate about the rights of children with SEND and ambitious for their achievement every day. This role is to support teaching and learning and to provide care of pupils. You will be well-supported by the Class Teachers in both dedicated SEND provisions within the school.
What we are looking for
We are looking to appoint someone who has experience of working with children with complex SEND. Shows compassion, resilience and patience in their care for children with SEND. You should hold every child and their family in the highest possible regard and lead by example, having high expectations of what every child can achieve.
The appointed candidate will work alongside our SEND Unit Teacher/s and our SENCo: Inclusion and will be well-supported by the wider SEND Unit team and school team. As part of our school, you will have access to extensive continuous professional development from both the Enquire Learning Trust and Local Authority.
Come and join our team of committed and passionate professionals – be bothered!
What we can offer
* Membership of relevant pension scheme
* Opportunities for development and progression
* Employee Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Octopus EV Scheme
* Lifestyle savings
Visits to the school are welcomed before application. Please contact Mr Smith, Principal on admin@eastwhitby.org.uk to arrange an appointment.
Closing date and time: Monday 10 th November 2025 at 12noon
Interview Date: Friday 14 th November 2025
DBS/Safeguarding Statement
The Enquire Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As this post involves access to children or vulnerable adults, the successful applicant will be required to obtain an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS.
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